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Hired An Attorney Crossword Clue
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RETAINED which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
RETAINED
Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "RETAINED" which means:
- adjective satellite
- • Continued in your keeping or use or memory verb
- • To keep in possession or use.
- • To keep in one's pay or service.
- • To employ by paying a retainer.
- • To hold secure.
- • To hold back (a pupil) instead of allowing them to advance to the next class or year.
- • To restrain; to prevent.
- • To belong; to pertain.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The teacher retained the best students for an advanced class."
- • "She had a retained earnings of $10,000 from her business last year."
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| New York Times03 Apr 1993 | Across 7 | |
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