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Was Shifty And Naturally Guarded Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
HEDGED which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
HEDGED
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "HEDGED" which means:
- adjective satellite
- • Evasively worded in order to avoid an unqualified statement verb
- • To enclose with a hedge or hedges.
- • To obstruct or surround.
- • To offset the risk associated with.
- • To avoid verbal commitment.
- • To construct or repair a hedge.
- • To reduce one's exposure to risk. adjective
- • Offset by another financial asset.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The garden was surrounded by a neat hedged fence."
- • "She had a hedged expression on her face when he asked about the missing money."
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Clue Last Found In...
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| The Guardian Cryptic06 Nov 2006 | Across 28 | |
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