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Standard Position For Mourning Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 113 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
HALFMAST which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
HALFMAST
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "HALF-MAST" which means:
- noun
- • A position some distance below the top of a mast to which a flag is lowered in mourning or to signal distress
An example sentence would be:
- • "The flag was flying at half-mast to honor the fallen soldiers."
- • "They lowered the flag to half-mast after the tragic news."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic18 Jan 2016 | Across 9 | |
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