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Having Cut Back Course Ones Afraid Crossword Clue

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noun

• an abject coward

adjective satellite

• characterized by complete cowardliness

26%6Afraid to get cut by editor
adjective satellite

• made afraid

26%8 Not afraid to talk back
adjective

• Bold and spirited, cheeky, impudent, saucy.

• Somewhat sexy and provocative.

• Lively, vigorous.

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The Guardian Cryptic27 Jan 2009 Across 17
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