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Shirker Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "MALINGERER" which means:
- noun
- • Someone shirking their duty by feigning illness or incapacity
An example sentence would be:
- • "He was labeled a malingerer after repeatedly calling in sick to work."
- • "The soldier was suspected of being a malingerer, always trying to avoid his duties."
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1 | A busy worker sent in for a shirker, perhaps
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New York Times -
27 Mar 2014 | New York Times / 27 Mar 2014 |
7 | With 36-Across, shirker's comment
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10 Apr 1995 | New York Times / 10 Apr 1995 |