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noun • a prescribed selection of foods • a legislative assembly in certain countries (e.g., Japan) • the usual food and drink consumed by an organism (person or animal) • the act of restricting your food intake (or your intake of particular foods) verb • follow a regimen or a diet, as for health reasons • eat sparingly, for health reasons or to lose weight | ||||||||
| 27% | 5 | Loses on purpose, as an N.B.A. team | ||||||
noun • an enclosed armored military vehicle; has a cannon and moves on caterpillar treads • a large (usually metallic) vessel for holding gases or liquids • as much as a tank will hold • a freight car that transports liquids or gases in bulk • a cell for violent prisoners verb • store in a tank by causing (something) to flow into it • consume excessive amounts of alcohol • treat in a tank | ||||||||
| 20% | 7 | A secret plan or scheme to accomplish some purpose, especially a hostile, unlawful, or evil purpose | ||||||
verb • engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together | ||||||||
Loses On Purpose Crossword Clue
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| New York Times09 Sep 2008 | Down 19 | |
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