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This clue was most recently seen in 2025.

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Give-and-take retailer was ruined, old man keeping quiet Crossword Clue Answer

Q: What is the answer to "Give-and-take retailer was ruined, old man keeping quiet"?

The most common answer is SWAP. However, there is 1 possible answer to this clue.

Looking for Give-and-take retailer was ruined, old man keeping quiet? This 4-letter clue recently appeared in the Guardian Cryptic October 13, 2025 puzzle. Find the answer below to complete your crossword.

Give-and-take retailer was ruined, old man keeping quiet Crossword Answer

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Give-and-take retailer was ruined, old man keeping quiet Crossword Clue FAQ

What is the 4-letter answer to "Give-and-take retailer was ruined, old man keeping quiet" crossword clue?

The answer to the "Give-and-take retailer was ruined, old man keeping quiet" crossword clue is SWAP. This answer contains 4 letters and was confirmed in the Guardian Cryptic puzzle.

Which crossword used "Give-and-take retailer was ruined, old man keeping quiet" clue?

This crossword clue most recently appeared in the Guardian Cryptic puzzle on October 13, 2025. Daily crossword puzzles often reuse popular clues, so this clue may appear again in future puzzles from the same publication or others.

What is the meaning of SWAP?

The word SWAP means: move (a piece of a program) into memory, in computer science. This definition provides context for why it fits the crossword clue "Give-and-take retailer was ruined, old man keeping quiet".