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Snooped Around Sick With Love As Defoe Was Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
PILLORIED which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
PILLORIED
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "PILLORIED" which means:
- noun
- • A wooden instrument of punishment on a post with holes for the wrists and neck; offenders were locked in and so exposed to public scorn verb
- • Expose to ridicule or public scorn
- • Punish by putting in a pillory
- • Criticize harshly or violently
An example sentence would be:
- • "He was pilloried in the press for his controversial remarks."
- • "The politician was pilloried by the public for his dishonesty."
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Clue Last Found In...
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| The Guardian Cryptic27 May 2005 | Down 15 | |
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