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| 3 | 37% | 12 | A sudden and severe setback or setback | |
Crushing Setback Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 145 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
BLOW which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
BLOW
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "BLOW" which means:
- noun
- • A powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
- • An impact (as from a collision)
- • An unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
- • An unpleasant or disappointing surprise
- • A strong current of air
- • Street names for cocaine
- • Forceful exhalation through the nose or mouth verb
- • Exhale hard
- • Be blowing or storming
- • Free of obstruction by blowing air through
- • Be in motion due to some air or water current
- • Make a sound as if blown
- • Shape by blowing
- • Be inadequate or objectionable
- • Make a mess of, destroy or ruin
- • Spend thoughtlessly; throw away
- • Spend lavishly or wastefully on
- • Sound by having air expelled through a tube
- • Play or sound a wind instrument
- • Provide sexual gratification through oral stimulation
- • Cause air to go in, on, or through
- • Cause to move by means of an air current
- • Spout moist air from the blowhole
- • Leave; informal or rude
- • Deposit eggs (of insects)
- • Cause to be revealed and jeopardized
- • Show off
- • Allow to regain its breath
- • Melt, break, or become otherwise unusable
- • Burst suddenly adjective
- • Blue.
An example sentence would be:
- • "A strong blow knocked him off his feet."
- • "He delivered a powerful blow to his opponent's jaw."
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| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times01 Jan 2020 | Across 33 | |
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