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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 | ||||||||
| 30% | 5 | Brief period of intense effort | ||||||
noun • the occurrence of a sudden discharge (as of liquid) verb • gush forth in a sudden stream or jet • wet with a spurt of liquid • move or act with a sudden increase in speed or energy | ||||||||
| 26% | 4 | A brief or passing effort or attempt | ||||||
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Brief Effort Crossword Clue
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STAB which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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STAB
Updated: October 10, 2023
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| New York Times29 Apr 1990 | Across 1 | |
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