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Barren Meadow Needs A Bit Of Nitrate Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 138 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
LEAN which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
LEAN
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "LEAN" which means:
- adjective
- • Lacking excess flesh
- • Lacking in mineral content or combustible material noun
- • The property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical adjective satellite
- • Containing little excess
- • Not profitable or prosperous verb
- • To incline or bend from a vertical position
- • Cause to lean or incline
- • Have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
- • Rely on for support
- • Cause to lean to the side
An example sentence would be:
- • "He had a lean physique due to his strict exercise routine."
- • "The chef trimmed off the fat, leaving only the lean meat."
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| The Guardian Cryptic04 Jun 2018 | Down 7 | |
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| Clue | Source | |
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1 | Area such as Chile's nitrate fields
New York Times -
29 May 1981 | New York Times / 29 May 1981 |
2 | Barren meadow needs nitrate, initially
The Guardian Cryptic -
11 Aug 2000 | The Guardian Cryptic / 11 Aug 2000 |
3 | Growing bit by bit | |
4 | Potassium nitrate and sodium chloride prized by soldiers
The Guardian Quiptic -
31 Mar 2003 | The Guardian Quiptic / 31 Mar 2003 |
5 | Turn a barren area into a meadow | |
6 | ___ nitrate
New York Times -
27 May 2001 | New York Times / 27 May 2001 |
7 | ___ nitrate (stimulant)
New York Times -
19 Feb 2000 | New York Times / 19 Feb 2000 |
