The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word SHIRK which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 1956.
Neglect a duty crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| SHIRK | 100 % | 5 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Neglect a duty
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- delinquent
- dereliction
- misprision
- shortcoming
- breach
- default
- negligence
- omission
- shirking
- slack
- ignorance
- omit
Crossword Answer definitions
SHIRK noun- One who shirks, who avoids a duty or responsibility.
- To avoid, especially a duty, responsibility, etc.; to stay away from.
- To evade an obligation; to avoid the performance of duty, as by running away.
- To procure by petty fraud and trickery; to obtain by mean solicitation.
- The unforgivable sin of idolatry.
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