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2 | 39% | 8 | Someone who lies in wait to waylay | |
3 | 27% | 6 | Waylay | |
Waylay As A Conversation Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "DERAIL" which means:
- verb
- • Cause to run off the tracks
- • Run off or leave the rails noun
- • A device placed on railway tracks causing a train to derail.
- • An instance of diverting a conversation or debate from its original topic.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The heavy rain had caused the train to derail."
- • "A small obstacle on the tracks can easily derail a speeding train."
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New York Times29 Dec 2020 | Down 49 | |
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