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Putting Off Financial Problem No Bank Initially Admitted Going Wrong Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is DETERRING which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: DETERRING

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240%6 They can be admitted or admitted into the Union
336%11Initially claimed ignorance of the extent of Nazi atrocities, later admitted awareness

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We think the answer is "DETERRING" which means:

    verb
  • • Try to prevent; show opposition to
  • • Turn away from by persuasion

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The high cost of tuition is deterring many students from pursuing a college education."
  • • "Installing security cameras is an effective deterring measure against theft."

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The Guardian Cryptic21 Dec 2011 Across 12
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