Presumably He Had A Good Reason For Being Late Crossword Clue

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

Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	6		Exact Match!
2	32%	11		Comedian who said: 'Happiness? A good cigar, a good meal, a good cigar and a good woman - or a bad woman; it depends on how much happiness you can handle.'
3	30%	5		Had dreams, presumably

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "MARTYR" which means:

noun

• One who suffers for the sake of principle
• One who voluntarily suffers death as the penalty for refusing to renounce their religion

verb

• Kill as a martyr
• Torture and torment like a martyr

An example sentence would be:

• "He was hailed as a national martyr after sacrificing his life for the freedom of his country."
• "The martyr's statue stood tall in the town center, honoring his bravery."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source	#Number	Answer
The Guardian Cryptic20 Aug 2012	Across 9
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