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Loses A Game Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
FORFEITS which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
FORFEITS
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "FORFEITS" which means:
- noun
- • Something that is lost or surrendered as a penalty
- • A penalty for a fault or mistake that involves losing or giving up something
- • The act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc. adjective satellite
- • Surrendered as a penalty verb
- • Lose (something) or lose the right to (something) by some error, offense, or crime
An example sentence would be:
- • "The forfeits for breaking the rules were severe penalties."
- • "The player received multiple forfeits for unsportsmanlike conduct."
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| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic03 Mar 2008 | Across 9 | |
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