Retreat Being Awful To Contemplate Finally Advancing A Position Crossword Clue

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Updated: October 14, 2023

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	100%	7		Retreat being awful to contemplate, finally advancing a position
	noun • a hiding place; usually a remote place used by outlaws
	99%	7		Exact Match!
	verb • be or go into hiding; keep out of sight, as for protection and safety
	36%	6		To retreat or retreat from a position
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