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noun • improper or excessive use verb • apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly • change the inherent purpose or function of something | ||||||||
| 62% | 10 | Brood X, Brood XI, and Brood XIII are examples of these | ||||||
noun • seventeen-year locust | ||||||||
| 42% | 7 | The largest known brood of these insects is Brood X | ||||||
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Wrong Application Is Filed By Brood Crossword Clue
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MISUSE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
MISUSE
Updated: October 14, 2023
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