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

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RankLettersAnswerClue
199%6Exact Match!
234%6 Stout little person retiring, retiring
331%10To take exception or object

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "DEMURE" which means:

    adjective satellite
  • • Affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way
  • verb
  • • To look demurely.
  • adjective
  • • (usually of women) quiet, modest, reserved, sober, or serious.
  • • Affectedly modest, decorous, or serious; making a show of gravity.

An example sentence would be:

  • • "She wore a demure white dress to the party."
  • • "The actress had a demure smile on her face as she accepted the award."

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The Guardian Cryptic26 Sep 2016 Across 17
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