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Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
1 | 99% | 7 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 24% | 7 | Dignified propriety | |
3 | 24% | 5 | Sense of propriety | |
Hold On To Propriety Crossword Clue
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "RESERVE" which means:
- noun
- • Formality and propriety of manner
- • Something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose
- • An athlete who plays only when a starter on the team is replaced
- • (medicine) potential capacity to respond in order to maintain vital functions
- • A district that is reserved for particular purpose
- • Armed forces that are not on active duty but can be called in an emergency
- • The trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary verb
- • Hold back or set aside, especially for future use or contingency
- • Give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
- • Obtain or arrange (for oneself) in advance
- • Arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance
An example sentence would be:
- • "I have a reserve of energy to use for the race."
- • "The camper set up their tent in the nature reserve."
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The Guardian Cryptic17 Mar 2004 | Down 5 | |
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