One Who Used To Be Known For Keeping Insect Close To Extinction Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is HASBEEN which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: HASBEEN

Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	7		Exact Match!
2	37%	11		Their extinction coincided with the mass extinction event that wiped out the non-avian dinosaurs
3	35%	14		Their extinction is considered a classic example of human-induced extinction

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "HAS-BEEN" which means:

noun

• Someone who is no longer popular

An example sentence would be:

• "He was once a famous actor, but now he is just a has-been."
• "The magazine featured an interview with a hollywood has-been."

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The Guardian Cryptic23 Sep 2014	Across 15
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