The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word ANTIS
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More clues leading to the result ANTIS
- We resist Article 50 being overlooked from upcoming opening
- One’s taken in by grafters’ cons
- They’re against 8; one who prays?
- They’re against getting involved in important issues
- They’re against outrageous behaviour, avoiding clubs
- They are against fiddling after losing a grand
- Northern relatives sounded out — they’re against
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What does ANTIS mean?
ANTIS noun- A person opposed to a concept or principle.