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verb • treat badly | ||||||||
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verb • make false by mutilation or addition; as of a message or story • form into a spiral shape • twist and press out of shape • affect as in thought or feeling • alter the shape of (something) by stress | ||||||||
Misuse Crossword Clue
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ILLTREAT which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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ILLTREAT
Updated: October 13, 2023
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| The Guardian Quick06 Sep 2008 | Down 16 | |
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| Clue | Source | |
|---|---|---|
1 | Abbreviation of an order made against one who has engaged in an antisocial act such as misuse of fireworks, nuisance calls, rowdiness, street drinking or vandalism
Telegraph Giant General Knowledge -
06 May 2023 | Telegraph Giant General Knowledge / 06 May 2023 |
2 | Apply skin cream – or misuse it stupidly?
Telegraph Cryptic -
16 Jun 2023 | Telegraph Cryptic / 16 Jun 2023 |
3 | Misuse a pastureland
New York Times -
01 Oct 1990 | New York Times / 01 Oct 1990 |
4 | Misuse of something sacred
The Guardian Quick -
15 Apr 2000 | The Guardian Quick / 15 Apr 2000 |
5 | Misuse one's checking account
New York Times -
23 Mar 1986 | New York Times / 23 Mar 1986 |
6 | Misuse or overuse of alcoholic drinks | |
7 | Misuse or overuse of a substance |
