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1 | 99% | 6 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 42% | 10 | Temporarily withholding punishment | |
3 | 36% | 10 | Withholding or delay of punishment | |
Withholding Punishment Crossword Clue
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "HIDING" which means:
- noun
- • The activity of keeping something secret
- • The state of being hidden verb
- • To put (something) in a place where it will be harder to discover or out of sight.
- • To put oneself in a place where one will be harder to find or out of sight.
- • To beat with a whip made from hide.
An example sentence would be:
- • "She was hiding behind the curtains."
- • "The cat is hiding under the bed."
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Telegraph Cryptic02 Nov 2023 | Across 17 | |
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