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| 2 | 36% | 5 | From Old English for “spine, crest” and Dutch for “back”, a long narrow hilltop or mountain range; or, the spine of a whale or other animal | |
| 3 | 32% | 11 | Comedian who said: 'Happiness? A good cigar, a good meal, a good cigar and a good woman - or a bad woman; it depends on how much happiness you can handle.' | |
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DISCIPLINE which was last seen in the The Guardian Quiptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
DISCIPLINE
Updated: October 15, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "DISCIPLINE" which means:
- noun
- • A branch of knowledge
- • A system of rules of conduct or method of practice
- • The trait of being well behaved
- • Training to improve strength or self-control
- • The act of disciplining verb
- • Develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control
- • Punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience
An example sentence would be:
- • "The military emphasizes discipline in all aspects of training."
- • "The school has a strict discipline policy to maintain order."
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| The Guardian Quiptic15 Jan 2018 | Down 6 | |
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