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| 2 | 35% | 8 | Münchausen _____: a mental disorder in which a person pretends to be ill or deliberately produces symptoms of an illness | |
| 3 | 35% | 12 | One who pretends to be ill or incapacitated to avoid work | |
The Old Woman Hangs Around And Pretends To Be Ill Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 151 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
MALINGERS which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
MALINGERS
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "MALINGERS" which means:
- verb
- • Avoid responsibilities and duties, e.g., by pretending to be ill
An example sentence would be:
- • "He malingers at work by constantly taking extended breaks."
- • "She malingers her illness to avoid going to school."
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| The Guardian Cryptic29 Jan 2014 | Down 8 | |
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