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Spade Portrayer Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is BOGART which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: BOGART

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199%6Exact Match!
238%5 ___ spade a spade
338%6 +Calling a spade a spade

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "BOGART" which means:

    noun
  • • United states film actor (1899-1957)
  • verb
  • • To selfishly take or keep something; to hog; especially to hold a joint (marijuana) dangling between the lips instead of passing it on.
  • • To get something by bullying, intimidation; be a tough guy.

An example sentence would be:

  • • "He always bogarts the tv remote and never lets anyone else use it."
  • • "Please don't bogart the snacks; leave some for everyone else."

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New York Times04 Jan 2004 Across 62
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