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| Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
| 1 | 99% | 4 | Exact Match! | |
| 2 | 28% | 6 | To shock or startle (someone) as if by an electric shock | |
| 3 | 21% | 10 | Criminal's return to criminal activities | |
Shock For A Criminal Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
AFRO which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
AFRO
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "AFRO" which means:
- noun
- • A rounded thickly curled hairdo
An example sentence would be:
- • "She styled her afro into a large and voluminous shape."
- • "His natural afro made him stand out in the crowd."
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| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic26 Jan 2021 | Across 13 | |
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