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| 2 | 37% | 11 | Short-sleeved underclothes | |
| 3 | 32% | 6 | Underclothes | |
Short Underclothes No Good But Staying On Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
LINGERING which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
LINGERING
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "LINGERING" which means:
- noun
- • The act of tarrying verb
- • To stay or remain in a place or situation, especially as if unwilling to depart or not easily able to do so; to loiter.
- • To remain alive or existent although still proceeding toward death or extinction; to die gradually.
- • (often followed by on) to consider or contemplate for a period of time; to engage in analytic thinking or discussion.
An example sentence would be:
- • "She had a lingering cough after recovering from the flu."
- • "We could still smell the lingering scent of roses in the garden."
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| The Guardian Cryptic26 Sep 2022 | Across 20 | |
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