Didn’t overstay one’s welcome? Crossword Clue

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Didn’t overstay one’s welcome? Crossword Answer

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

OVERSTAY (verb)
1. stay too long
WELCOME (verb)
1. bid welcome to; greet upon arrival
2. accept gladly
WELCOME (noun)
1. a greeting or reception
2. the state of being welcome
WELCOME (adjective)
1. giving pleasure or satisfaction or received with pleasure or freely granted

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