The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word MODESTY which also is the latest solution we found used in LA Times in 2009.
"The only sure bait when you angle for praise": Lord Chesterfield crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| MODESTY | 100 % | 7 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: "The only sure bait when you angle for praise": Lord Chesterfield
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Crossword Answer definitions
MODESTY noun- The quality of being modest; having a limited and not overly high opinion of oneself and one's abilities.
- Moderate behaviour; reserve.
- (specifically) Pudency, avoidance of sexual explicitness.
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