'To be specific . . .' Crossword Clue

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'To be specific . . .' Crossword Answer

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(adverb)
1. as follows

Hint 2: Clue Definition

SPECIFIC (noun)
1. a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
2. a medicine that has a mitigating effect on a specific disease
SPECIFIC (adjective)
1. being or affecting a disease produced by a particular microorganism or condition; used also of stains or dyes used in making microscope slides
2. (sometimes followed by `to’) applying to or characterized by or distinguishing something particular or special or unique

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38. Agenda component

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Down

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