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1 | 99% | 8 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 32% | 9 | Item often upset or upset, metaphorically | |
3 | 24% | 7 | Gave up - gave in | |
Gave Up Fine Were Not Upset Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "FOREWENT" which means:
- verb
- • Be earlier in time; go back further
- • Do without or cease to hold or adhere to
- • Lose (something) or lose the right to (something) by some error, offense, or crime
An example sentence would be:
- • "I forewent my usual breakfast to save time."
- • "She forewent her vacation to finish her work."
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The Guardian Cryptic29 Mar 2010 | Across 14 | |
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