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Net Said To Be Fishy However Crossword Clue
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INSTEAD which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
INSTEAD
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "INSTEAD" which means:
- adverb
- • In place of, or as an alternative to
- • On the contrary
An example sentence would be:
- • "I wanted to watch a movie, but instead, i decided to read a book."
- • "She offered to give me a ride home, but i chose to walk instead."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic22 Jun 2011 | Down 20 | |
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