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Perplex And Briefly Astound Politician Crossword Clue

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

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RankLettersAnswerClue
199%5Exact Match!
228%8 Jolt or astound
328%6Astound or astonish

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "STUMP" which means:

    noun
  • • The base part of a tree that remains standing after the tree has been felled
  • • The part of a limb or tooth that remains after the rest is removed
  • • (cricket) any of three upright wooden posts that form the wicket
  • • A platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
  • verb
  • • Cause to be perplexed or confounded
  • • Walk heavily
  • • Travel through a district and make political speeches
  • • Remove tree stumps from

An example sentence would be:

  • • "He tripped over a tree stump while walking in the forest."
  • • "The children sat on the tree stump and listened to the campfire stories."

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Telegraph Cryptic29 Jan 2024 Across 26
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