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Sneak Thief For Example With Pet Arrangement For Celebrating Christmas Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
KEEPING which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
KEEPING
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "KEEPING" which means:
- noun
- • Conformity or harmony
- • The responsibility of a guardian or keeper
- • The act of retaining something verb
- • To continue in (a course or mode of action); not to intermit or fall from; to uphold or maintain.
- • (heading) to hold the status of something.
- • (heading) to hold or be held in a state.
- • To wait for, keep watch for.
- • To act as wicket-keeper.
- • To take care; to be solicitous; to watch.
- • To be in session; to take place.
- • To observe; to adhere to; to fulfill; not to swerve from or violate.
- • (by extension) to visit (a place) often; to frequent.
- • To observe or celebrate (a holiday).
An example sentence would be:
- • "The keeping of secrets can sometimes lead to distrust."
- • "Regular exercise is essential for the keeping of good health."
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| The Guardian Cryptic05 Jul 2001 | Down 19 | |
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