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Pokey Person Crossword Clue

There are 3 exact and 156 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is GUARD which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: GUARD

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99%5Exact Match!
noun

• a person who keeps watch over something or someone

• the person who lines up between the center and the tackles on the offensive line of a football team on the line of scrimmage

• a device designed to prevent injury or accidents

• a posture of defence in boxing or fencing

• the person who plays the position of guard on a basketball team

• a military unit serving to protect some place or person

• a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

• the duty of serving as a sentry

• (American football) a position on the line of scrimmage between the center and the tackles

• a position on a basketball team

verb

• to keep watch over

• watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect

• protect against a challenge or attack

• take precautions in order to avoid some unwanted consequence

98%3Exact Match!
noun

• an argument opposed to a proposal

• a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison

• a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property

adverb

• in opposition to a proposition, opinion, etc.

verb

• deprive of by deceit

• commit to memory; learn by heart

97%6Exact Match!
noun

• one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)

• a patient who is residing in the hospital where he is being treated

• a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison

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Clue Last Found In...

Source #Number Answer
New York Times27 Apr 1995 Down 35
New York Times27 May 1989 Down 34
New York Times15 Sep 1988 Down 52
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