Unreturned serve Crossword Clue

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Unreturned serve Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. a major strategic headquarters of NATO; safeguards an area extending from Norway to Turkey
2. proteolytic enzyme that converts angiotensin I into angiotensin II
(verb)
1. succeed at easily
2. play (a hole) in one stroke
(adjective)
1. of the highest quality

Hint 2: Clue Definition

SERVE (verb)
1. mate with
2. be used by; as of a utility
SERVE (noun)
1. (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play

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