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Paid To Be Colonised Crossword Clue
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SETTLED which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
SETTLED
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "SETTLED" which means:
- adjective
- • Established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
- • Established in a desired position or place; not moving about adjective satellite
- • Inhabited by colonists
- • Not changeable verb
- • To conclude or resolve (something):
- • To place or arrange in(to) a desired (especially: calm) state, or make final disposition of (something).
- • To become calm, quiet, or orderly; to stop being agitated.
- • To establish or become established in a steady position:
- • To fix one's residence in a place; to establish a dwelling place, home, or colony. (compare settle down.)
- • To move (people) to (a land or territory), so as to colonize it; to cause (people) to take residence in (a place).
- • To sink, or cause (something, or impurities within it) to sink down, especially so as to become clear or compact.
- • To make a jointure for a spouse.
- • (of an animal) to make or become pregnant.
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| The Guardian Cryptic04 Apr 2013 | Across 14 | |
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