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Not Smiling Back Crossword Clue

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noun

• the rear part of a ship

• United States concert violinist (born in Russia in 1920)

• the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on

adjective satellite

• of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect

• not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

• severe and unremitting in making demands

• severely simple

30%7 I'm held back by support, showing friendliness
noun

• a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

adjective satellite

• smiling with happiness or optimism

22%10Smiling innocence
noun

• being characteristic of a boy

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