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Forwent Modesty Crossword Clue

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199%7Exact Match!
239%10 Rulers who forwent their power
339%8Forwent

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We think the answer is "BOASTED" which means:

    noun
  • • Speaking of yourself in superlatives
  • verb
  • • Show off
  • • Wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner

An example sentence would be:

  • • "He boasted about his new car."
  • • "She boasted about her high score."

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New York Times04 Jun 2011 Down 37
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