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noun • the end of a word (a suffix or inflectional ending or final morpheme) • the act of ending something • the point in time at which something ends • event whose occurrence ends something • the last section of a communication | ||||||||
25% | 4 | Stop or cause to stop making progress | ||||||
noun • continuing or remaining in a place or state • the state of inactivity following an interruption • a judicial order forbidding some action until an event occurs or the order is lifted • a thin strip of metal or bone that is used to stiffen a garment (e.g. a corset) • (nautical) brace consisting of a heavy rope or wire cable used as a support for a mast or spar verb • stay the same; remain in a certain state • stay put (in a certain place) • dwell • continue in a place, position, or situation • remain behind • stop or halt • stay behind • hang on during a trial of endurance • stop a judicial process • fasten with stays • overcome or allay | ||||||||
24% | 13 | Putting lipstick on a pig | ||||||
noun • The act of trying to make something hopelessly weak and unattractive appear strong and appealing | ||||||||
Putting A Stop To What Dog And Pig Do Crossword Clue
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ENDING which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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ENDING
Updated: October 14, 2023
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