Not keep one's distance, in a way Crossword Clue
8 letters · New York Times · Friday, October 10, 2003 · 17-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, October 10, 2003.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 10, 2003 · 17-Across · 8 letters
TAILGATE0 of 8 letters revealed
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What does this clue mean?
follow at a dangerously close distance; "it is dangerous to tailgate another vehicle"
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