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Not Quite Shut Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "AJAR" which means:
- adjective satellite
- • Slightly open verb
- • To turn or open slightly; to become ajar or to cause to become ajar; to be or to hang ajar.
- • To show variance or contradiction with something; to be or cause to be askew. adjective
- • Slightly turned or opened. adverb
- • Slightly turned or opened.
- • Out of harmony.
- • Being at variance or in contradiction to something.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The door was left ajar, inviting a cool breeze into the room."
- • "He peeked through the slightly ajar window blinds."
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Source | #Number | Answer |
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New York Times21 Dec 2021 | Across 18 | |
New York Times08 Mar 2010 | Down 53 | |
The Guardian Quick16 Mar 2009 | Down 14 | |
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