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Use charm to control tendency to avoid pressure (7)
Guardian Cryptic #29997 by Dice · View full puzzle

Progressive Hints

Definition: "Use charm to control"
This is a deletion - look for an indicator word that suggests removing or taking away letters from another word.
The word "pressure" suggests removing the letter 'p'. Find a word meaning "tendency" and remove the 'p' from it.
Answer: ENCHANT | Take "penchant" (tendency) and remove 'p' (pressure) to get ENCHANT (use charm to control)
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