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The Appointing Of Personal Friends To Jobs Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
CRONYISM which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
CRONYISM
Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "CRONYISM" which means:
- noun
- • Favoritism shown to friends and associates (as by appointing them to positions without regard for their qualifications)
An example sentence would be:
- • "Many employees felt frustrated by the company's cronyism."
- • "The scandal exposed the extent of political cronyism in the government."
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