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Slur Over Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
ELIDE which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
ELIDE
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "ELIDE" which means:
- verb
- • Leave or strike out
An example sentence would be:
- • "The speaker tends to elide certain sounds in his speech."
- • "She often elides the 'g' in words like 'going'."
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| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times13 Sep 2019 | Down 53 | |
| New York Times28 Aug 2012 | Down 29 | |
| New York Times19 Feb 2003 | Across 42 | |
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