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Gives Up Office From Basic Date Crossword Clue
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ABDICATES which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
ABDICATES
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "ABDICATES" which means:
- verb
- • Give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors, or duties and obligations
An example sentence would be:
- • "The king abdicates the throne and passes it onto his son."
- • "After years of ruling, the queen abdicates her role in favor of retirement."
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Clue Last Found In...
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| The Guardian Cryptic28 Aug 2017 | Across 14 | |
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