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We've checked our database and believe the answer is DRAWL which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: DRAWL

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199%5Exact Match!
230%15 Preference for protracted speech
323%7Protracted

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "DRAWL" which means:

    noun
  • • A slow speech pattern with prolonged vowels
  • verb
  • • Lengthen and slow down or draw out

An example sentence would be:

  • • "He spoke with a slow southern drawl."
  • • "Her voice had a distinct drawl."

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The Guardian Cryptic04 Apr 2016 Across 20
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