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| 3 | 40% | 11 | Worshipper who genuflects in front of a religious statue | |
Genuflects From The Old Chinese Bows And Scrapes Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 137 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
KOWTOWS which was last seen in the The Guardian Speedy crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
KOWTOWS
Updated: October 15, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "KOWTOWS" which means:
- noun
- • A former chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission verb
- • Bend the knees and bow in a servile manner
- • Try to gain favor by cringing or flattering
An example sentence would be:
- • "He kowtows to his boss in order to gain favor."
- • "The politician kowtows to the powerful lobbyists."
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| The Guardian Speedy27 Jan 2019 | Across 15 | |
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New York Times -
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06 Mar 2023 | The Guardian Cryptic / 06 Mar 2023 |
7 | Worshipper who genuflects in front of a religious statue |
