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| 2 | 34% | 8 | Plunged into water | |
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Look Pale And Cold Having Plunged Into The Drink For A Stint Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
ALLOWANCE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
ALLOWANCE
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "ALLOWANCE" which means:
- noun
- • An amount allowed or granted (as during a given period)
- • A sum granted as reimbursement for expenses
- • An amount added or deducted on the basis of qualifying circumstances
- • A permissible difference; allowing some freedom to move within limits
- • A reserve fund created by a charge against profits in order to provide for changes in the value of a company's assets
- • The act of allowing verb
- • Put on a fixed allowance, as of food
An example sentence would be:
- • "My parents give me a weekly allowance for doing household chores."
- • "The teacher increased the time allowance for the students to complete the exam."
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| The Guardian Cryptic20 Feb 2009 | Down 3 | |
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