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| 2 | 33% | 6 | Scottish nobles | |
| 3 | 29% | 9 | To retreat to a rural retreat from city life | |
Scottish Nobles Retreat Down South Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 156 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
LAIRDS which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
LAIRDS
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "LAIRDS" which means:
- noun
- • A landowner verb
- • Chiefly as laird it over: to behave like a laird, particularly to act haughtily or to domineer; to lord (it over).
An example sentence would be:
- • "The lairds of nearby estates often gather for social events."
- • "The lairds of the region held significant power and influence."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic30 Jul 2019 | Down 23 | |
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