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Hamper Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is INHIBIT which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: INHIBIT

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We think the answer is "INHIBIT" which means:

    verb
  • • Prohibit, forbid, or prevent from doing something
  • • Limit, block, or decrease the action or function of
  • • Consciously restrain from showing; of emotions, desires, impulses, or behavior
  • • Make (someone) self-conscious and as a result unable to act naturally

An example sentence would be:

  • • "Stress can inhibit the immune system."
  • • "Certain medications can inhibit the growth of cancer cells."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source #Number Answer
The Guardian Quick19 Apr 2024 Across 10
The Guardian Quick16 Aug 2023 Down 7
The Guardian Quick18 Aug 2020 Down 17
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