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Deflect praise working on this quality (4-11) Crossword Clue Answer is…
Answer: SELFDEPRECATION
This clue last appeared in the The Guardian Cryptic Crossword on February 23, 2024. You can also find answers to past The Guardian Cryptic Crosswords.
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Clue & Answer Definitions
- DEFLECT (verb)
- turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest
- draw someone’s attention away from something
- WORKING (adjective)
- actively engaged in paid work
- (of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing
- WORKING (noun)
- a mine or quarry that is being or has been worked
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