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noun • the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else • being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs) • a geographical area politically controlled by a distant country | ||||
| 31% | 10 | The process of assigning specific responsibilities and authorities to a subordinate or subordinate group | ||
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| 30% | 9 | A subordinate colony | ||
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Subordinate Colony That Retains Hanging
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DEPENDENCY which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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DEPENDENCY
Updated: October 14, 2023
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