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Cross After Hints About What A Naughty Child Might Throw Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 147 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
SPITBALL which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
SPITBALL
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "SPITBALL" which means:
- noun
- • A projectile made by chewing a piece of paper and shaping it into a sphere
- • An illegal pitch in which a foreign substance (spit or vaseline) is applied to the ball by the pitcher before he throws it verb
- • To moisten the ball with saliva before pitching it.
- • To brainstorm ideas.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The teacher caught the student shooting a spitball during class."
- • "The boys in the back of the classroom were giggling as they made spitballs."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic30 May 2023 | Across 21 | |
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