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The Clue
Slipped back to evil ways (8 letter answer)
The Answer
RELAPSED
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Notes
The answer RELAPSED is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1800 puzzles.
Related Clues
Backslid
Fell back
Had a setback
Slipped back
Slipped back to a former state
Definition
RELAPSE as a verb:
1. (get worse, relapse) = deteriorate in health; "he relapsed"
2. (relapse, lapse, recidivate, regress, retrogress, fall back) = go back to bad behavior; "Those who recidivate are often minor criminals"