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Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
1 | 99% | 5 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 29% | 7 | Moralistic | |
3 | 29% | 13 | Smugly moralistic | |
Get To Be Moralistic When Out Of Power Crossword Clue
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "REACH" which means:
- noun
- • The limits within which something can be effective
- • An area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:
- • The act of physically reaching or thrusting out
- • The limit of capability verb
- • Reach a destination, either real or abstract
- • Reach a point in time, or a certain state or level
- • Move forward or upward in order to touch; also in a metaphorical sense
- • Be in or establish communication with
- • To gain with effort
- • To extend as far as
- • Reach a goal
- • Place into the hands or custody of
- • To exert much effort or energy
An example sentence would be:
- • "The hikers finally reached the mountaintop after a long and arduous climb."
- • "The swimmer made a final reach for the edge of the pool."
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