Slack Return In Fielding Crossword Clue

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Updated: October 14, 2023

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	99%	4		Exact Match!
	adjective • not in action or at work noun • the state of an engine or other mechanism that is idling adjective satellite • without a basis in reason or fact • not in active use • silly or trivial • lacking a sense of restraint or responsibility • not yielding a return • not having a job verb • run disconnected or idle • be idle; exist in a changeless situation
	22%	10		Slack
	adverb • in debt adjective satellite • behind schedule
	22%	5		A method for controlling rope slack
	noun • something to which a mountain climber's rope can be secured verb • turn a rope round an object or person in order to secure it or him • fasten a boat to a bitt, pin, or cleat

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The Guardian Cryptic27 Jan 2003	Down 4
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