Quick And Skilful To Conceal Ec Shortcoming Crossword Clue

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

Updated: October 15, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	6		Exact Match!
2	31%	6		Skilful connoisseurs
3	31%	5		Skilful or talented

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "DEFECT" which means:

noun

• An imperfection in a bodily system
• A failing or deficiency
• An imperfection in an object or machine
• A mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body)

verb

• Desert (a cause, a country or an army), often in order to join the opposing cause, country, or army

An example sentence would be:

• "The car has a defect in its engine."
• "The dress had a defect in the stitching."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source	#Number	Answer
The Guardian Quiptic01 Jun 2015	Down 16
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