[groan] Crossword Clue

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[groan] Crossword Answer

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Hint 1: Clue Definition

GROAN (verb)
1. indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
GROAN (noun)
1. an utterance expressing pain or disapproval

Hint 2: Anagram

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33. Raise objections

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44. Musician Church or Mercury

46. "Break a ___"

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55. Evil spirit

58. Ten Commandments pronoun

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28. Regretful words about a lost opportunity

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