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verb • move backwards from a certain position • remove oneself from an obligation | ||||||||
| 29% | 9 | To retreat to a rural retreat from city life | ||||||
verb • live in the country and lead a rustic life • send to the country • suspend temporarily from college or university, in England • give (stone) a rustic look • lend a rustic character to | ||||||||
| 29% | 9 | Retreat or retreat order | ||||||
noun • a suspension and relaxation from an alert state or a state of readiness • (military) a temporary stop of offensive military action | ||||||||
Taking This To Repair Appliance Perhaps Retreat Under Challenge Crossword Clue
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BACKOFF which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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BACKOFF
Updated: October 15, 2023
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