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3 | 38% | 12 | Known for his role as Charlie Chan's adversary, Gravelle, in the film 'Charlie Chan at the Opera' | |
Arrest Charlie Im Surprised Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "CHECK" which means:
- noun
- • A written order directing a bank to pay money
- • An appraisal of the state of affairs
- • The bill in a restaurant
- • The state of inactivity following an interruption
- • Additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct
- • The act of inspecting or verifying
- • A mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc.
- • Something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
- • A mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something
- • A textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard)
- • The act of restraining power or action or limiting excess
- • Obstructing an opponent in ice hockey
- • (chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king verb
- • Examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
- • Make an examination or investigation
- • Be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
- • Lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
- • Stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution
- • Put a check mark on or near or next to
- • Slow the growth or development of
- • Be verified or confirmed; pass inspection
- • Be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
- • Block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey
- • Develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control
- • Consign for shipment on a vehicle
- • Hand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeeping
- • Abandon the intended prey, turn, and pursue an inferior prey
- • Stop in a chase especially when scent is lost
- • Mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on
- • Decline to initiate betting
- • Hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of
- • Place into check
- • Write out a check on a bank account
- • Find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort
- • Verify by consulting a source or authority
- • Arrest the motion (of something) abruptly
- • Make cracks or chinks in
- • Become fractured; break or crack on the surface only adjective
- • Divided into small squares by transverse, perpendicular, and horizontal lines.
An example sentence would be:
- • "Can i have the check, please?"
- • "I needed to write a check to pay the bill."
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