The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word SABBATICAL
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More clues leading to the result SABBATICAL
- Mole finally quits a Baltic base, prepared for leave
- Book club in Calais arranged time for special project
- Leave cab, alas, bit damaged
- Break off with a cabbalist
- Leave as small group entertain on the radio
- Graduates rejected a Baltic cruise in time off
- Leave Italy mostly relaxed after band’s appearance in street
- Waterloo veterans nothing short of stoical about enjoying rest
- Hurt, I blast a cab and leave
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What does SABBATICAL mean?
SABBATICAL noun- An extended period of leave from a person's usual pursuits.
- Relating to the Sabbath / sabbath.
- Relating to a sabbatical.