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| 3 | 26% | 8 | A proverb passed verbally | |
Thief In A Proverb Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
PROCRASTINATION which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
PROCRASTINATION
Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "PROCRASTINATION" which means:
- noun
- • The act of procrastinating; putting off or delaying or deferring an action to a later time
- • Slowness as a consequence of not getting around to it
An example sentence would be:
- • "I always feel guilty after a long session of procrastination."
- • "The deadline is approaching, but i can't seem to shake off my procrastination."
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| New York Times08 May 1982 | Down 6 | |
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