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Paradoxical Description Of The Returning Astronaut Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 112 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
EARTHBOUND which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
EARTHBOUND
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "EARTHBOUND" which means:
- adjective satellite
- • Confined to the earth
- • Lacking wit or imagination adjective
- • Confined to the earth.
- • Unimaginative or mundane.
- • Heading towards earth.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The earthbound bird struggled to take flight."
- • "After retiring from his space travels, the astronaut felt earthbound."
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| The Guardian Cryptic30 Jan 2006 | Down 8 | |
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