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Prone To Deception Crossword Clue
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LYING which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
LYING
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "LYING" which means:
- noun
- • The deliberate act of deviating from the truth verb
- • To rest in a horizontal position on a surface.
- • To be placed or situated.
- • To abide; to remain for a longer or shorter time; to be in a certain state or condition.
- • Used with in: to be or exist; to belong or pertain; to have an abiding place; to consist.
- • Used with with: to have sexual relations with.
- • Used with on/upon: to be incumbent (on); to be the responsibility of a person.
- • To lodge; to sleep.
- • To be still or quiet, like one lying down to rest.
- • To be sustainable; to be capable of being maintained.
- • To give false information intentionally with intent to deceive.
- • To convey a false image or impression.
- • To be mistaken or unintentionally spread false information.
An example sentence would be:
- • "I can't trust him because he is always lying to me."
- • "Her lying behavior has caused many people to question her integrity."
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| The Guardian Cryptic21 Sep 2004 | Across 20 | |
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