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1 | 99% | 9 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 46% | 8 | A type of bet in horse racing where the punter must select the first and second place finishers in the correct order | |
3 | 35% | 10 | Kept quiet when punter rode off | |
Punter Gets Around Winning First At A Quiet Out Of The Way Place Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "BACKWATER" which means:
- noun
- • A body of water that was created by a flood or tide or by being held or forced back by a dam
- • A place or condition in which no development or progress is occurring verb
- • To row or paddle a backwater stroke.
- • To vacillate on a long-held position.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The small town was considered a backwater village with little access to modern amenities."
- • "He grew up in a backwater neighborhood on the outskirts of the city."
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The Guardian Cryptic20 Jun 2008 | Across 12 | |
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