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| 99% | 10 | Exact Match! | ||
noun • a hole through which buttons are pushed | ||||
| 40% | 10 | Hold up by holding forth a flower | ||
noun • a hole through which buttons are pushed verb • detain in conversation by or as if by holding on to the outer garments of; as for political or economic favors | ||||
| 23% | 8 | Rocking back and forth while holding a child | ||
verb • move (a baby) up and down in one's arms or on one's knees • pet | ||||
Hold Up By Holding Forth A Flower
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BUTTONHOLE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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BUTTONHOLE
Updated: October 14, 2023
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| The Guardian Cryptic27 Oct 2000 | Down 3 | |
| The Guardian Cryptic27 Oct 2000 | Down 3 | |
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