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Lest Surrounded Soldiers Proliferate Crossword Clue
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INCREASE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
INCREASE
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "INCREASE" which means:
- noun
- • A quantity that is added
- • A change resulting in an increase
- • A process of becoming larger or longer or more numerous or more important
- • The amount by which something increases
- • The act of increasing something verb
- • Become bigger or greater in amount
- • Make bigger or more
An example sentence would be:
- • "We need to increase the amount of exercise we do to stay healthy."
- • "She has been trying to increase her savings by putting more money into her account."
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| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic30 Sep 2011 | Across 13 | |
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