Americans A Jerk Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is YANK which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: YANK

Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	4		Exact Match!
2	40%	12		A complete clean and jerk involves multiple phases, including the setup, the pull, the catch, and the jerk.
3	28%	11		Trading association composed of diverse individuals, including Mexicans, Americans, and Native Americans

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "YANK" which means:

noun

• An american who lives in the north (especially during the american civil war)
• An american (especially to non-americans)

verb

• Pull, or move with a sudden movement

An example sentence would be:

• "Joey gave a yank to the rope and pulled the heavy box up."
• "A sudden yank on the leash made the dog stop."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source	#Number	Answer
The Guardian Cryptic29 May 2020	Across 13
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