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2 | 31% | 4 | Characterization of a dodgy, dishonest man | |
3 | 31% | 6 | Dodgy | |
Play Down Bribe With Newspaper In Dodgy Deal Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "SOFT-PEDAL" which means:
- verb
- • Play down or obscure
An example sentence would be:
- • "She decided to soft-pedal her criticism of his performance."
- • "The company decided to soft-pedal their plans for expansion."
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