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verb • deprive of freedom; take into confinement • stop or halt • cause to be slowed down or delayed | ||||||||
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adjective • evil or harmful in nature or influence adjective satellite • having or exerting a malignant influence verb • speak unfavorably about | ||||||||
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Hold Back When Somewhat Calumniated Backhandedly Crossword Clue
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DETAIN which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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DETAIN
Updated: October 14, 2023
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| The Guardian Cryptic04 Jul 2008 | Across 9 | |
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