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Old Lag Will Do In A Jam Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
CONSERVE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
CONSERVE
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "CONSERVE" which means:
- noun
- • Fruit preserved by cooking with sugar verb
- • Keep constant through physical or chemical reactions or evolutionary change
- • Keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction
- • Use cautiously and frugally
- • Preserve with sugar
An example sentence would be:
- • "It is important to conserve water during a drought."
- • "We need to conserve our natural resources for future generations."
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