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verb • avoid responsibilities and duties, e.g., by pretending to be ill | ||||||||
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verb • remove the surface of | ||||||||
37% | 11 | People who feign illness or exaggerate symptoms | ||||||
noun • someone shirking their duty by feigning illness or incapacity | ||||||||
Lying Back In The Morning Hang About And Feign Illness Crossword Clue
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MALINGER which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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MALINGER
Updated: October 14, 2023
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