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Lifeboat Losing Stern In Storm And Failing Crossword Clue

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

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RankLettersAnswerClue
199%6Exact Match!
230%8 Surname of an American actress known for her role in 'Lifeboat'
330%5 Ensures safety during lifeboat drills

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We think the answer is "FOIBLE" which means:

    noun
  • • A behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual
  • • The weaker part of a sword's blade from the forte to the tip
  • • A minor flaw or shortcoming in character or behavior.
  • adjective
  • • Weak; feeble.

An example sentence would be:

  • • "One of her foibles is that she always forgets to put the cap back on the toothpaste."
  • • "His foible for sweets often leads to him indulging in desserts after every meal."

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Clue Last Found In...

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The Guardian Cryptic19 Sep 2005 Across 9
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