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RETRACTS which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
RETRACTS
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "RETRACTS" which means:
- verb
- • Formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure
- • Pull away from a source of disgust or fear
- • Use a surgical instrument to hold open (the edges of a wound or an organ)
- • Pull inward or towards a center
An example sentence would be:
- • "He retracts his statement about the incident."
- • "The newspaper retracts the false news article."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times28 Jan 2016 | Across 18 | |
| New York Times15 Jun 2007 | Down 2 | |
| New York Times22 May 2005 | Across 131 | |
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