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Sending Down Of Student From Showing Little Industry Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
SACKING which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
SACKING
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "SACKING" which means:
- noun
- • Coarse fabric used for bags or sacks
- • The termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart) verb
- • (games) to sacrifice.
- • To put in a sack or sacks.
- • To bear or carry in a sack upon the back or the shoulders.
- • To plunder or pillage, especially after capture; to obtain spoils of war from.
- • To tackle the quarterback behind the line of scrimmage, especially before he is able to throw a pass.
- • To discharge from a job or position; to fire.
- • In the phrase sack out, to fall asleep. see also hit the sack.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The sacking of the quarterback resulted in a fumble."
- • "The sacking of the city left its residents homeless."
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| The Guardian Cryptic10 Aug 2004 | Across 1 | |
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