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7 Solving Crossword Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "CRACKING" which means:
- noun
- • A sudden sharp noise
- • The act of cracking something
- • The process whereby heavy molecules of naphtha or petroleum are broken down into hydrocarbons of lower molecular weight (especially in the oil-refining process) adjective satellite
- • Excellent verb
- • To form cracks.
- • To break apart under pressure.
- • To become debilitated by psychological pressure.
- • To break down or yield, especially under interrogation or torture.
- • To make a cracking sound.
- • (of a voice) to change rapidly in register.
- • (of a pubescent boy's voice) to alternate between high and low register in the process of eventually lowering.
- • To make a sharply humorous comment.
- • To make a crack or cracks in.
- • To break open or crush to small pieces by impact or stress.
- • To strike forcefully.
- • To open slightly.
- • To cause to yield under interrogation or other pressure. (figurative)
- • To solve a difficult problem. (figurative, from cracking a nut.)
- • To overcome a security system or a component.
- • To cause to make a sharp sound.
- • To tell (a joke).
- • To break down (a complex molecule), especially with the application of heat: to pyrolyse.
- • To circumvent software restrictions such as regional coding or time limits.
- • To open a canned beverage, or any packaged drink or food.
- • To brag, boast.
- • To be ruined or impaired; to fail. adjective
- • Great.
- • Enjoyable. adverb
- • Very, usually associated with praise.
An example sentence would be:
- • "She wore a cracking pair of red high heels."
- • "The team had a cracking start to the season with three consecutive wins."
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