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Subordinate Colony That Retains Hanging Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
DEPENDENCY which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
DEPENDENCY
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "DEPENDENCY" which means:
- noun
- • The state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else
- • Being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs)
- • A geographical area politically controlled by a distant country
An example sentence would be:
- • "Her drug dependency was causing serious health problems."
- • "The country has a heavy dependency on imported oil."
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Clue Last Found In...
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| The Guardian Cryptic11 Nov 2005 | Down 14 | |
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