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Religious Academic Stands In Line To Bow And Scrape Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is FIDDLE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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99%6Exact Match!
noun

• bowed stringed instrument that is the highest member of the violin family; this instrument has four strings and a hollow body and an unfretted fingerboard and is played with a bow

verb

• avoid (one's assigned duties)

• commit fraud and steal from one's employer

• play the violin or fiddle

• play on a violin

• manipulate manually or in one's mind or imagination

• play around with or alter or falsify, usually secretively or dishonestly

• try to fix or mend

34%6To bow or scrape in a degrading manner
verb

• show submission or fear

30%6Bow and scrape
noun

• a former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission

verb

• bend the knees and bow in a servile manner

• try to gain favor by cringing or flattering

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The Guardian Cryptic31 Jul 2015 Down 6
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