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| 1 | 99% | 7 | Exact Match! | |
| 2 | 65% | 7 | Homework holding me up, little time to get in before the rest | |
| 3 | 33% | 7 | When the kids get a break from homework | |
Homework Holding Me Up Little Time To Get In Before The Rest Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
PREEMPT which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
PREEMPT
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "PRE-EMPT" which means:
- noun
- • A high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding
An example sentence would be:
- • "The military decided to pre-empt the enemy's attack by launching a surprise offensive."
- • "The company pre-empted potential competition by releasing their new product early."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic06 Apr 2017 | Down 17 | |
| The Guardian Cryptic06 Apr 2017 | Down 17 | |
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