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Sent As Agent And Set In Action Crossword Clue
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DEPUTED which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
DEPUTED
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "DEPUTED" which means:
- verb
- • Transfer power to someone
- • Appoint as a substitute
- • Give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person)
An example sentence would be:
- • "He was deputed to represent the company at the conference."
- • "The committee deputed a member to investigate the issue."
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Clue Last Found In...
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| The Guardian Cryptic15 Nov 2002 | Down 6 | |
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