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Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
1 | 99% | 7 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 32% | 7 | Surprise misfortune | |
3 | 25% | 4 | Criminal boss is dope? Surprise, surprise! | |
Surprise Misfortune Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "SET-BACK" which means:
- noun
- • Structure where a wall or building narrows abruptly
An example sentence would be:
- • "The project faced a major set-back when the funding was suddenly withdrawn."
- • "Her illness was a significant set-back to her career."
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The Guardian Cryptic01 Apr 2003 | Across 1 | |
The Guardian Cryptic01 Apr 2003 | Across 1 | |
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