Defeatist’s words Crossword Clue

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Defeatist’s words Crossword Answer

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

DEFEATIST (noun)
1. someone who is resigned to defeat without offering positive suggestions
WORDS (noun)
1. an angry dispute
2. words making up the dialogue of a play

Hint 2: Anagram

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ACTIN

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45. Toaster treat brand

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52. Solitary sorts

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