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verb • lose or cause to lose liquid by vaporization leaving a more concentrated residue • cause to change into a vapor • change into a vapor • become less intense and fade away gradually | ||||
| 26% | 8 | Red flag, so to speak | ||
noun • someone who gossips indiscreetly adjective satellite • disclosing unintentionally something concealed | ||||
| 26% | 9 | The flag or flags officers entitled to fly their flag in a naval fleet or squadron | ||
noun • the department in charge of the navy (as in Great Britain) • the office of admiral | ||||
Dry Up And Flag When About To Speak
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EVAPORATE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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EVAPORATE
Updated: October 14, 2023
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