They are often to blame for the hold-ups (7) Crossword Clue Answers on August 10, 2024
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Updated Aug 10, 2024
They are often to blame for the hold-ups (7) Crossword Clue
Let’s find the answers to They are often to blame for the hold-ups (7) for the August 10, 2024 edition of the crossword puzzle. Answer Contains 7 letters. Start with R and end with S, and the possible solutions are RADICES, RAMESES, ROBBERS.
Answer
The answer to the clue, They are often to blame for the hold-ups (7) is ROBBERS.
Explanation
The answer to the They are often to blame for the hold-ups (7) is ROBBERS.
The crossword clue "They are often to blame for the hold-ups (7)" with the answer "ROBBERS" refers to individuals commonly associated with causing delays or disruptions, especially in a criminal context. In this case, "hold-ups" is a double entendre. On one hand, it can refer to delays or interruptions in a general sense, and on the other hand, it directly points to criminal activities such as bank robberies or heists.
Robbers are known for committing crimes that involve holding people up at gunpoint, leading to significant delays and disruptions. Thus, "ROBBERS" fits the clue as they are literally to blame for such hold-ups.
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