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They Delay Robberies Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 112 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
HOLDUPS which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
HOLDUPS
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "HOLDUPS" which means:
- noun
- • Robbery at gunpoint
- • The act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time
An example sentence would be:
- • "There have been multiple holdups at the bank this month."
- • "The police are investigating a series of holdups in the downtown area."
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| The Guardian Cryptic10 Oct 2008 | Down 16 | |
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Similar Clues
| Clue | Source | |
|---|---|---|
1 | Bank robberies
New York Times -
30 Aug 1999 | New York Times / 30 Aug 1999 |
2 | Delay — one has week at first in delay
The Guardian Cryptic -
05 Sep 2014 | The Guardian Cryptic / 05 Sep 2014 |
3 | Grp. famously involved in bank robberies
New York Times -
20 Jul 2003 | New York Times / 20 Jul 2003 |
4 | Haberdashery robberies?
New York Times -
11 Jan 2004 | New York Times / 11 Jan 2004 |
5 | Infamous for his robberies and highway robberies | |
6 | Participated in a series of bank robberies | |
7 | Primarily, delay a while, delay, loiter endlessly?
The Guardian Everyman -
31 May 2020 | The Guardian Everyman / 31 May 2020 |
