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John Henry Captured By Europeans Has Means Of Escape Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is LOOPHOLES which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: LOOPHOLES

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RankLettersAnswerClue
199%9Exact Match!
234%10 Characters seen in Henry IV, Part I; Henry IV, Part II; Henry V?
331%5 Historical play series by Shakespeare that includes Henry IV and Henry V

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "LOOPHOLES" which means:

    noun
  • • An ambiguity (especially one in the text of a law or contract) that makes it possible to evade a difficulty or obligation
  • • A small hole in a fortified wall; for observation or discharging weapons
  • verb
  • • To prepare a building for defense by preparing slits or holes through which to fire on attackers
  • • To exploit (a law, etc.) by means of loopholes.

An example sentence would be:

  • • "There are many tax loopholes that allow wealthy individuals to avoid paying their fair share."
  • • "The government is working to close the loopholes that allow money laundering to occur."

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The Guardian Cryptic15 Sep 2010 Across 18
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