Preferring to keep one's feet on the ground? Crossword Clue

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Preferring to keep one's feet on the ground? Crossword Answer

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(adjective)
1. suffering from acrophobia; abnormally afraid of high places

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

GROUND (noun)
1. material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use)
2. the part of a scene (or picture) that lies behind objects in the foreground
GROUND (verb)
1. hit or reach the ground
2. cover with a primer; apply a primer to
KEEP (noun)
1. the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress
2. the financial means whereby one lives
KEEP (verb)
1. maintain by writing regular records
2. conform one’s action or practice to

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58. Bench press target informally

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Down

1. Spring event

2. Twin city?

3. Morning announcement

4. Tries to identify, as a medical issue

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7. A military parade might go through it

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14. Film ___

15. Certain canine

21. Conned

23. Clothing line?

25. "Too bad"

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29. Last words

30. Instrument usually pitched in C

31. Awards season announcement, for short

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48. Children of, in Hebrew

50. What's going on?

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52. Run-down

55. Like

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