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2 | 34% | 8 | Someone who is overtaken by a strong and persistent interest in something | |
3 | 29% | 9 | One who is overtaken by irrational suspicions | |
Overtaken By Someone A Circuit Ahead Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "LAPPED" which means:
- noun
- • The upper side of the thighs of a seated person
- • An area of control or responsibility
- • The part of a piece of clothing that covers the thighs
- • A flap that lies over another part
- • Movement once around a course
- • Touching with the tongue verb
- • Lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another
- • Pass the tongue over
- • Move with or cause to move with a whistling or hissing sound
- • Take up with the tongue
- • Wash or flow against adjective
- • Being one or more complete laps behind the leader in a race.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The waves lapped gently against the shore."
- • "The dog eagerly lapped up the water from its bowl."
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The Guardian Quick17 Feb 2005 | Across 13 | |
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