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| 2 | 55% | 9 | Leave the witness box and go off duty | |
| 3 | 32% | 5 | Like the witness in "Witness" | |
Leave The Witness Box And Go Off Duty Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
STANDDOWN which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
STANDDOWN
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "STAND-DOWN" which means:
- noun
- • A suspension and relaxation from an alert state or a state of readiness
- • (military) a temporary stop of offensive military action
An example sentence would be:
- • "The military ordered a stand-down of all troops in preparation for the peace talks."
- • "After the emergency situation was resolved, the firefighters were given a stand-down and allowed to rest."
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| The Guardian Cryptic29 Feb 2016 | Across 13 | |
| The Guardian Cryptic29 Feb 2016 | Across 13 | |
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