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| 2 | 42% | 5 | Skive | |
| 3 | 42% | 7 | To skive off work or school | |
Skive By Pretending To Be Ill Crossword Clue
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MALINGER which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
MALINGER
Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "MALINGER" which means:
- verb
- • Avoid responsibilities and duties, e.g., by pretending to be ill
An example sentence would be:
- • "He would often malinger in order to avoid doing any work."
- • "She pretended to be sick to malinger and skip school."
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| The Guardian Quick22 Aug 2011 | Across 19 | |
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