Painstaking Cover Up It Protects Dope Crossword Clue

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

Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	8		Exact Match!
2	33%	12		Cynic with dope and ale disrupted source of dope
3	29%	4		Forest's cover that protects

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We think the answer is "DILIGENT" which means:

adjective

• Characterized by care and perseverance in carrying out tasks

adjective satellite

• Quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness

An example sentence would be:

• "She is a diligent student who always completes her assignments on time."
• "The diligent lawyer thoroughly researched the case before presenting it in court."

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The Guardian Cryptic07 Jun 2016	Down 17
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