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Old Lady Survived Feigned Illness Crossword Clue

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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: MALINGERED

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199%10Exact Match!
232%6Feigned illness
332%6Feigned illness to avoid school or work

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We think the answer is "MALINGERED" which means:

    verb
  • • Avoid responsibilities and duties, e.g., by pretending to be ill

An example sentence would be:

  • • "He malingered at work, pretending to be sick to avoid his responsibilities."
  • • "She malingered during physical education class, claiming to have a sprained ankle."

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Telegraph Cryptic25 Apr 2024 Down 13
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