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noun • a former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission verb • bend the knees and bow in a servile manner • try to gain favor by cringing or flattering | ||||||||
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noun • a color or pigment varying around a light grey-brown color • a young deer verb • show submission or fear • try to gain favor by cringing or flattering • have fawns | ||||||||
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adjective satellite • of the nature of or expressing a petition | ||||||||
Try To Gain Favour By Flattery Crossword Clue
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KOWTOW which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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KOWTOW
Updated: October 13, 2023
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