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noun • favoritism shown to relatives or close friends by those in power (as by giving them jobs) | ||||
| 52% | 8 | Favouritism shown to friends and associates | ||
noun • favoritism shown to friends and associates (as by appointing them to positions without regard for their qualifications) | ||||
| 36% | 8 | One shows family favouritism | ||
noun • a powerful person who shows favoritism to relatives or close friends | ||||
Favouritism Shown To Friends And Family
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NEPOTISM which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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NEPOTISM
Updated: October 13, 2023
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Similar Clues
| Clue | Source | |
|---|---|---|
1 | Favoritism shown to friends in politics or business | |
2 | Favouritism shown to friends and associates
The Guardian Quick -
02 May 2018 | The Guardian Quick / 02 May 2018 |
3 | Friends of friends | |
4 | One shows family favouritism
Telegraph Cross Atlantic -
26 Mar 2025 | Telegraph Cross Atlantic / 26 Mar 2025 |
5 | Points me out as example of relative favouritism
The Guardian Cryptic -
07 Dec 2015 | The Guardian Cryptic / 07 Dec 2015 |
6 | Showing favouritism
The Guardian Quick -
28 Jun 2013 | The Guardian Quick / 28 Jun 2013 |
7 | Subject of favouritism at school
The Guardian Quick -
21 Feb 2003 | The Guardian Quick / 21 Feb 2003 |
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