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Theft Of Duck In Grass Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 116 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
STEALING which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
STEALING
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "STEALING" which means:
- noun
- • The act of taking something from someone unlawfully
- • Avoiding detection by moving carefully verb
- • To take illegally, or without the owner's permission, something owned by someone else.
- • (of ideas, words, music, a look, credit, etc.) to appropriate without giving credit or acknowledgement.
- • To get or effect surreptitiously or artfully.
- • To acquire at a low price.
- • To draw attention unexpectedly in (an entertainment), especially by being the outstanding performer. usually used in the phrase steal the show.
- • To move silently or secretly.
- • To convey (something) clandestinely.
- • To withdraw or convey (oneself) clandestinely.
- • To advance safely to (another base) during the delivery of a pitch, without the aid of a hit, walk, passed ball, wild pitch, or defensive indifference.
- • To dispossess
- • To borrow for a short moment.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The stealing of the jewelry was executed with great precision."
- • "He was caught in the act of stealing from the store."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic17 Mar 2010 | Across 9 | |
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