Polite address Crossword Clue

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Polite address Crossword Answer

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SIR

(3 letters)

MAAM

(4 letters)

Helpful Hints

(noun)
1. a woman of refinement
2. a woman who runs a house of prostitution

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

POLITE (adjective)
1. marked by refinement in taste and manners
2. not rude; marked by satisfactory (or especially minimal) adherence to social usages and sufficient but not noteworthy consideration for others
ADDRESS (verb)
1. put an address on (an envelope)
2. give a speech to
ADDRESS (noun)
1. social skill
2. written directions for finding some location; written on letters or packages that are to be delivered to that location

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

SIR
(3 letters)
MAAM
(4 letters)

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