Cryptic crossword clue
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The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word THREATENS

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What does THREATENS mean?

THREATENS verb
  1. To make a threat against someone; to use threats.
  2. To menace, or be dangerous.
  3. To portend, or give a warning of.
  4. To be close to equaling or surpassing (a record, etc.)

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