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Out Of Practice Dependable Openers Dismissed Crossword Clue
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RUSTY which was last seen in the Telegraph Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
RUSTY
Updated: October 29, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "RUSTY" which means:
- adjective satellite
- • Covered with or consisting of rust
- • Of the brown color of rust
- • Impaired in skill by neglect
- • Ancient adjective
- • Marked or corroded by rust.
- • Of the rust color, reddish or reddish-brown.
- • Lacking recent experience, out of practice, especially with respect to a skill or activity.
- • Of clothing, especially dark clothing: worn, shabby.
- • Affected with the fungal plant disease called rust.
- • Discolored and rancid; reasty.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The old bicycle has a rusty chain."
- • "Her car's rusty paint gave it a worn-out look."
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| Telegraph Cryptic30 Oct 2023 | Down 4 | |
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