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Listen To The Sound Of Nightfall Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "EAVESDROP" which means:
- verb
- • Listen without the speaker's knowledge noun
- • The dripping of rain from the eaves of a house
- • The space around a house on which such water drips
- • A concealed aperture through which an occupant of a building can surreptitiously listen to people talking at an entrance to the building
- • The act of intentionally hearing a conversation not intended to be heard
An example sentence would be:
- • "I saw her eavesdrop on their conversation."
- • "Please don't eavesdrop on my phone calls."
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The Guardian Cryptic20 Apr 2004 | Across 19 | |
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