Governess Expected Girl To Stand Up Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is DUENNA which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: DUENNA

Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	6		Exact Match!
2	41%	10		Typical of the behavior expected from a governess
3	28%	10		Governess

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "DUENNA" which means:

noun

• A woman chaperon

An example sentence would be:

• "The strict duenna watched over the young debutante at the ball."
• "In the play, the duenna is portrayed as a comic character."

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The Guardian Cryptic15 Mar 2010	Down 5
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