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adjective satellite • having ones attention or mind or energy engaged • involved in military hostilities • reserved in advance • (of facilities such as telephones or lavatories) unavailable for use by anyone else or indicating unavailability; (`engaged' is a British term for a busy telephone line) • (used of toothed parts or gears) interlocked and interacting • having services contracted for • built against or attached to a wall • pledged to be married | ||||
| 35% | 7 | Busy, busy, busy | ||
adjective satellite • (of a person) very busy and active | ||||
| 29% | 12 | Contrary or contrary-minded | ||
adjective • not to your liking adjective satellite • unpleasant to interact with • not agreeing with your tastes or expectations | ||||
Busy Old England On The Contrary
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ENGAGED which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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ENGAGED
Updated: October 14, 2023
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| The Guardian Cryptic30 Jan 2001 | Across 9 | |
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