He Drops A Line Hoping For Some Response Crossword Clue

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Updated: October 14, 2023

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	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
	32%	8		One hoping for beneficial response, say, lacks the power to secure mail operative
	noun • someone who claims a benefit or right or title
	31%	10		Hoping for a positive response
	noun • a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority • the verbal act of requesting verb • express the need or desire for • ask (a person) to do something • inquire for (information)

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The Guardian Cryptic02 Jan 2006	Down 11
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