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noun • excessive or affected modesty | ||||||||
| 29% | 5 | Show no modesty | ||||||
noun • speaking of yourself in superlatives verb • show off • wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner | ||||||||
| 28% | 7 | Having a coarse or coarse-grained texture | ||||||
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Its Coarse To Be Nosy Without A Show Of Modesty Crossword Clue
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PRUDERY which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
PRUDERY
Updated: October 14, 2023
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| The Guardian Cryptic08 Feb 2002 | Down 8 | |
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