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verb • avoid responsibilities and duties, e.g., by pretending to be ill | ||||||||
| 28% | 9 | Pretend to be ill, we hear, to get a drink | ||||||
noun • a white sparkling wine either produced in Champagne or resembling that produced there • a region of northeastern France | ||||||||
| 25% | 7 | Characterized by ill-will or ill-fortune | ||||||
adjective satellite • deadly or sinister • threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments | ||||||||
Pretend To Be Ill Crossword Clue
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MALINGER which was last seen in the Telegraph Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
MALINGER
Updated: September 12, 2024
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| Telegraph Quick13 Sep 2024 | Across 9 | |
| The Guardian Quick30 Aug 2022 | Down 12 | |
| The Guardian Quick13 Jul 2005 | Down 11 | |
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