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noun • the backward jerk of a gun when it is fired • a movement back from an impact verb • draw back, as with fear or pain • come back to the originator of an action with an undesired effect • spring back; spring away from an impact • spring back, as from a forceful thrust | ||||||||
| 34% | 9 | To come back or bounce back after being away or absent | ||||||
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noun • a glancing rebound verb • spring back; spring away from an impact | ||||||||
Come Back After Being Fired Crossword Clue
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RECOIL which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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RECOIL
Updated: October 14, 2023
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