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| 3 | 26% | 8 | Not afraid to talk back | |
Having Cut Back Course Ones Afraid Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 153 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
POLTROON which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
POLTROON
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "POLTROON" which means:
- noun
- • An abject coward adjective satellite
- • Characterized by complete cowardliness adjective
- • Cowardly.
An example sentence would be:
- • "He was a poltroon who always avoided confrontations."
- • "The politician was denounced as a poltroon for refusing to take a stand on the issue."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic27 Jan 2009 | Across 17 | |
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