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1 | 99% | 5 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 28% | 3 | Appropriate, using three of the letters in "appropriate" | |
3 | 28% | 8 | Soldiers authorised to appropriate a vehicle - and appropriate's the word for it! | |
Not Appropriate Being Excessive Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "UNDUE" which means:
- adjective
- • Not yet payable
- • Not appropriate or proper (or even legal) in the circumstances adjective satellite
- • Lacking justification or authorization
- • Beyond normal limits
An example sentence would be:
- • "She developed an undue interest in the personal lives of her coworkers."
- • "The company faced an undue amount of criticism for their new product."
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The Guardian Cryptic30 Sep 2002 | Down 23 | |
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