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noun • confused movement • the shape of something rotating rapidly • a usually brief attempt • the act of rotating rapidly verb • turn in a twisting or spinning motion • cause to spin • flow in a circular current, of liquids • revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis • fly around | ||||||||
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noun • a sudden sharp feeling • a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument • informal words for any attempt or effort verb • use a knife on • stab or pierce • poke or thrust abruptly | ||||||||
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verb • To scour (an area or place) for food, treasure, booty etc. • To pillage; to ravage. | ||||||||
Brief Attempt Crossword Clue
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WHIRL which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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WHIRL
Updated: October 11, 2023
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| New York Times25 Nov 2001 | Down 3 | |
| New York Times25 Dec 1976 | Down 51 | |
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