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Reluctant To Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is LOATH which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: LOATH

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228%5Reluctant
328%11Reluctant

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "LOATH" which means:

    adjective satellite
  • • Unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom
  • • (usually followed by `to') strongly opposed
  • adjective
  • • Averse, disinclined; reluctant, unwilling.
  • • Angry, hostile.
  • • Loathsome, unpleasant.
  • verb
  • • To detest, hate, revile.

An example sentence would be:

  • • "She was loath to admit that she had made a mistake."
  • • "He was loath to break the news to his parents."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source #Number Answer
New York Times23 Feb 2020 Down 29
New York Times13 Feb 2017 Down 2
New York Times04 Feb 2013 Down 39
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