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Propriety Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is DECENCY which was last seen in the Eugene Sheffer crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: DECENCY

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We think the answer is "DECENCY" which means:

    noun
  • • The quality of conforming to standards of propriety and morality
  • • The quality of being polite and respectable

An example sentence would be:

  • • "He always treated others with kindness and decency."
  • • "The politician's behavior lacked basic decency."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source #Number Answer
Eugene Sheffer05 Apr 2024 Down 3
Telegraph Cross Atlantic21 Feb 2024 Down 44
The Guardian Quick07 Jul 2023 Down 6
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