Stopping Not Out To Prolong Outdoor Hobby Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is FINISHING which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: FINISHING

Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	9		Exact Match!
2	33%	8		Draw out, prolong
3	33%	4		___ out (prolong)

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "FINISHING" which means:

noun

• A decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
• The act of finishing

verb

• To complete (something).
• To apply a treatment to (a surface or similar).
• To change an animal's food supply in the months before it is due for slaughter, with the intention of fattening the animal.
• To come to an end.
• To put an end to; to destroy.

An example sentence would be:

• "I need to focus on the finishing of this project."
• "The finishing touches on the painting were exquisite."

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The Guardian Cryptic04 Nov 2003	Down 3
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