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Question One About Point Thats Not Straightforward Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
ASKANCE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
ASKANCE
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "ASKANCE" which means:
- adverb
- • With suspicion or disapproval
- • With a side or oblique glance adjective satellite
- • (used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy verb
- • To look at (someone or something) with a sideways glance.
- • To turn (one's eye or gaze) to the side. adjective
- • Turned to the side, especially of the eyes.
An example sentence would be:
- • "He looked askance at the suspicious package."
- • "The teacher gave him an askance glance when he arrived late."
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| The Guardian Cryptic07 Apr 2008 | Across 12 | |
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