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One Is Surprised When Taken Thus Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
ABACK which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
ABACK
Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "ABACK" which means:
- adverb
- • Having the wind against the forward side of the sails
- • By surprise noun
- • An abacus.
An example sentence would be:
- • "I was taken aback by her sudden outburst."
- • "He was caught aback when he heard the news of his father's death."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Quick27 Mar 2010 | Down 2 | |
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