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1 | 99% | 8 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 35% | 14 | Has a high-pitched call, sounding like 'kee-yar' or 'see-see-see' | |
3 | 34% | 9 | Nearly overact after bird set about one - a diving bird | |
Hanging Back To See Old Bird Get Fish After Diving Initially Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "DAWDLING" which means:
- noun
- • The deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working verb
- • To spend time idly and unfruitfully, to waste time.
- • To spend (time) without haste or purpose.
- • To move or walk lackadaisically.
An example sentence would be:
- • "She was dawdling along the corridor, causing a traffic jam behind her."
- • "The dawdling tourists made it difficult for locals to navigate through the crowded streets."
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The Guardian Quiptic23 Jul 2012 | Down 16 | |
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