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Oppressive Crossword Clue
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STIFLING which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
STIFLING
Updated: October 11, 2023
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We think the answer is "" which means:
- noun
- • Forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority adjective satellite
- • Characterized by oppressive heat and humidity verb
- • To interrupt or cut off.
- • To repress, keep in or hold back.
- • To smother or suffocate.
- • To feel smothered etc.
- • To die of suffocation.
- • To treat a silkworm cocoon with steam as part of the process of silk production. adjective
- • That stifles.
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| New York Times09 Jan 2019 | Across 40 | |
| The Guardian Quick06 Jan 2017 | Across 23 | |
| The Guardian Speedy14 Aug 2005 | Across 24 | |
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