Hanger Lacking Top One That Uses Hooks Crossword Clue

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

Updated: March 14, 2024 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	6		Exact Match!
2	27%	8		Clothes hanger holder
3	27%	10		Hanger-on

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "ANGLER" which means:

noun

• A scheming person; someone who schemes to gain an advantage
• A fisherman who uses a hook and line
• Fishes having large mouths with a wormlike filament attached for luring prey

An example sentence would be:

• "The angler cast his line into the lake."
• "The angler patiently waited for a bite."

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The Guardian Cryptic04 Mar 2024	Down 20
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