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| 99% | 8 | Exact Match! | ||
noun • a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea • a lawyer who pleads cases in court verb • push for something • speak, plead, or argue in favor of | ||||
| 24% | 7 | Recommend as worthy or suitable for a particular purpose | ||
verb • express approbation of • present as worthy of regard, kindness, or confidence • give to in charge • express a good opinion of • mention as by way of greeting or to indicate friendship | ||||
| 24% | 14 | Opposite of recommend for a patient | ||
verb • make a treatment inadvisable | ||||
Recommend A Defender
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ADVOCATE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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ADVOCATE
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