Careful Checking Or Careless Mistake Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is OVERSIGHT which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: OVERSIGHT

Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	9		Exact Match!
2	31%	6		Sport that involves checking and body checking
3	31%	10		Making a careless mistake

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "OVERSIGHT" which means:

noun

• An unintentional omission resulting from failure to notice something
• Management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group
• A mistake resulting from inattention

verb

• To oversee; to supervise.
• (wiktionary and wmf jargon) to suppress content in a way that removes or minimizes its visibility or viewability.

An example sentence would be:

• "There was a lack of oversight in the company's financial department."
• "The committee's oversight of the project ensured its success."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source	#Number	Answer
The Guardian Cryptic12 Oct 2007	Down 6
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