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Refraining From Sex Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
CELIBATE which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
CELIBATE
Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "CELIBATE" which means:
- noun
- • An unmarried person who has taken a religious vow of chastity adjective satellite
- • Abstaining from sexual intercourse verb
- • To practice celibacy adjective
- • Not married.
- • (by extension) abstaining from sexual relations and pleasures.
An example sentence would be:
- • "He has chosen to remain celibate and not pursue romantic relationships."
- • "Some religious orders require their members to be celibates."
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The Guardian Quick12 Sep 2008 | Across 1 | |
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