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| 1 | 99% | 6 | Exact Match! | |
| 2 | 35% | 7 | A dig or jab taken at someone or something | |
| 3 | 33% | 13 | Being taken to a hospital for care | |
Care Taken About Hospital Jab Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 140 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
THRUST which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
THRUST
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "THRUST" which means:
- noun
- • The force used in pushing
- • A strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument
- • The act of applying force to propel something
- • Verbal criticism
- • A sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow) verb
- • Push forcefully
- • Press or force
- • Make a thrusting forward movement
- • Impose urgently, importunately, or inexorably
- • Penetrate or cut through with a sharp instrument
- • Force (molten rock) into pre-existing rock
- • Push violently in a specified direction
- • Place or put with great energy
An example sentence would be:
- • "He gave a sudden thrust and pushed the door open."
- • "The sword pierced through his armor with a single thrust."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic24 Jun 2005 | Across 9 | |
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1 | A dig or jab taken at someone or something | |
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3 | Being taken to a hospital for care | |
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