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| 3 | 26% | 7 | Royal servants of old | |
Old Servants Not A Giving Type Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
RETAINER which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
RETAINER
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "RETAINER" which means:
- noun
- • A fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone
- • A person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
- • A dental appliance that holds teeth (or a prosthesis) in position after orthodontic treatment
An example sentence would be:
- • "I need to wear a retainer to keep my teeth straight."
- • "He lost his retainer and now his teeth are shifting again."
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| The Guardian Cryptic02 Feb 2012 | Down 17 | |
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