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Defeat Just Barely Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
NIP which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
NIP
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "NIP" which means:
- noun
- • (offensive slang) offensive term for a person of japanese descent
- • A small drink of liquor
- • The taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth
- • The property of being moderately cold
- • A tart spicy quality
- • A small sharp bite or snip verb
- • Squeeze tightly between the fingers
- • Give a small sharp bite to
- • Sever or remove by pinching or snipping
An example sentence would be:
- • "She gave me a little nip on the cheek as a sign of affection."
- • "I felt a nip in the air as the winter approached."
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| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times22 Oct 2020 | Down 62 | |
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