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verb • move backwards from a certain position • remove oneself from an obligation | ||||||||
| 29% | 8 | A second attempt at something after the first attempt failed | ||||||
noun • an approach that fails and gives way to another attempt | ||||||||
| 25% | 7 | The act of moving away or causing to move away | ||||||
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Move Away From Taking This To Attempt Repair Crossword Clue
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BACKOFF which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
BACKOFF
Updated: October 14, 2023
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| The Guardian Cryptic11 Oct 2021 | Across 5 | |
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6 | The act of moving away or causing to move away | |
7 | Word repeated in "Now ___ away! ___ away! ___ away ...!"
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23 Dec 2007 | New York Times / 23 Dec 2007 |
