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| 3 | 26% | 6 | Raising of lower bunk, slow | |
Slow In Raising Ones Hat To A Politician Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
DILATORY which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
DILATORY
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "DILATORY" which means:
- adjective satellite
- • Wasting time adjective
- • Relating to dilation; dilative
- • Intentionally delaying (someone or something), intended to cause delay, gain time, or defer decision.
- • Slow or tardy.
An example sentence would be:
- • "His dilatory attitude towards completing the project frustrated his teammates."
- • "The student's dilatory behavior resulted in him missing several important deadlines."
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