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Linger Behind Crossword Clue
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STRAGGLE which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
STRAGGLE
Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "STRAGGLE" which means:
- noun
- • A wandering or disorderly grouping (of things or persons) verb
- • Wander from a direct or straight course
- • Go, come, or spread in a rambling or irregular way
An example sentence would be:
- • "The children straggled behind their teacher on the school trip."
- • "After the marathon, exhausted runners straggled across the finish line."
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| The Guardian Quick05 Nov 2009 | Across 22 | |
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