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noun • the first beat of a musical measure (as the conductor's arm moves downward) | ||||||||
| 35% | 10 | Admit defeat | ||||||
verb • surrender under agreed conditions | ||||||||
| 35% | 9 | Admit defeat | ||||||
noun • a retraction of a previously held position | ||||||||
Many Admit Defeat When 17 Crossword Clue
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DOWNBEAT which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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DOWNBEAT
Updated: October 14, 2023
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