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British Union Leader In Revolt Turning 11 And 8 Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is BRUISING which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: BRUISING

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RankLettersAnswerClue
199%8Exact Match!
235%7Revolt or revolt-inducing
333%10 The revolt against the Seleucids is also known as the Maccabean Revolt

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "BRUISING" which means:

    adjective satellite
  • • Causing mental or emotional injury
  • • Brutally forceful and compelling
  • verb
  • • To strike (a person), originally with something flat or heavy, but now specifically in such a way as to discolour the skin without breaking it.
  • • To damage the skin of (fruit or vegetables), in an analogous way.
  • • Of fruit or vegetables, to gain bruises through being handled roughly.
  • • To become bruised.
  • • To fight with the fists; to box.
  • noun
  • • A violent physical attack on a person.

An example sentence would be:

  • • "She had multiple bruising on her arms after the accident."
  • • "The boxer displayed extensive bruising on his face after the match."

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The Guardian Cryptic27 Jun 2012 Down 7
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