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| 1 | 99% | 9 | Exact Match! | |
| 2 | 33% | 6 | First name of the character Rip Van ___ in the story 'Rip Van Winkle' | |
| 3 | 28% | 10 | Occupant of the Old Line State | |
Where Vans Often On Line With Its Occupant Not In The Van Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
REARGUARD which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
REARGUARD
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "REARGUARD" which means:
- noun
- • A detachment assigned to protect the rear of a (retreating) military body
An example sentence would be:
- • "The rearguard defended the castle from enemy troops."
- • "The army sent a rearguard to protect their retreat."
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| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic23 Jun 2004 | Across 12 | |
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