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Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
1 | 97% | 7 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 39% | 8 | Used in drum brakes or disc brakes | |
3 | 22% | 4 | Possible result of slamming on the brakes | |
Brakes Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "SCREECH" which means:
- noun
- • A high-pitched noise resembling a human cry
- • Sharp piercing cry verb
- • Make a high-pitched, screeching noise
- • Utter a harsh abrupt scream
An example sentence would be:
- • "The car screeched to a halt."
- • "The owl screeched loudly in the dark forest."
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