Root issue Crossword Clue

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Root issue Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. unacceptable behavior (especially ludicrously false statements)
2. a state of decay usually accompanied by an offensive odor
(verb)
1. become physically weaker
2. break down

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

ISSUE (noun)
1. a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
2. the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
ISSUE (verb)
1. circulate or distribute or equip with
2. come out of
ROOT (noun)
1. a simple form inferred as the common basis from which related words in several languages can be derived by linguistic processes
2. someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)
ROOT (verb)
1. become settled or established and stable in one’s residence or life style
2. dig with the snout

Hint 3: Anagram

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35. Pro

37. Runs through the park

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49. Misfortunes

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55. "Cuuuuuute!"

57. Weasel that changes its coat in the winter

58. Solid demand

59. Falls in a river

60. Continue working

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31. Comparable

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50. Take orders

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