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| 3 | 28% | 4 | His name means 'burden' or 'burden-bearer' | |
Assume The Burden Of Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
SHOULDER which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
SHOULDER
Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "SHOULDER" which means:
- noun
- • The part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
- • A cut of meat including the upper joint of the foreleg
- • A ball-and-socket joint between the head of the humerus and a cavity of the scapula
- • The part of a garment that covers or fits over the shoulder
- • A narrow edge of land (usually unpaved) along the side of a road verb
- • Lift onto one's shoulders
- • Push with the shoulders
- • Carry a burden, either real or metaphoric
An example sentence would be:
- • "I carried the heavy bag on my shoulder."
- • "She leaned her head against his shoulder for support."
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| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times01 Apr 1985 | Across 29 | |
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