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Scene Of Murders In Retreat Crossword Clue

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noun

• a point located with respect to surface features of some region

• a short section or illustration (as between radio or tv programs or in a magazine) that is often used for advertising

• an outstanding characteristic

• a blemish made by dirt

• a small contrasting part of something

• a section of an entertainment that is assigned to a specific performer or performance

• a business establishment for entertainment

• a slight attack of illness

• a small piece or quantity of something

• a mark on a die or on a playing card (shape depending on the suit)

• a lamp that produces a strong beam of light to illuminate a restricted area; used to focus attention of a stage performer

• a playing card with a specified number of pips on it to indicate its value

• an act that brings discredit to the person who does it

verb

• catch sight of

• detect with the senses

• mar or impair with a flaw

• make a spot or mark onto

• become spotted

• mark with a spot or spots so as to allow easy recognition

29%9 To retreat to a rural retreat from city life
verb

• live in the country and lead a rustic life

• send to the country

• suspend temporarily from college or university, in England

• give (stone) a rustic look

• lend a rustic character to

29%9Retreat or retreat order
noun

• a suspension and relaxation from an alert state or a state of readiness

• (military) a temporary stop of offensive military action

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