Obsequious Crossword Clue
7 letters · New York Times · Sunday, May 15, 2022 · 7-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, May 15, 2022.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 15, 2022 · 7-Down · 7 letters
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submissive or fawning in attitude or behavior; "spoke in a servile tone"; "the incurably servile housekeeper"; "servile tasks such as floor scrubbing and barn work"
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