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3 | 30% | 9 | Did not get going when everyone else did | |
Did Some Ironing Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "PRESSED" which means:
- adjective satellite
- • Compacted by ironing verb
- • To exert weight or force against, to act upon with force or weight; to exert pressure upon.
- • To activate a button or key by exerting a downward or forward force on it, and then releasing it.
- • To compress, squeeze.
- • To clasp, hold in an embrace.
- • To reduce to a particular shape or form by pressure, especially flatten or smooth.
- • To flatten a selected area of fabric using an iron with an up-and-down, not sliding, motion, so as to avoid disturbing adjacent areas.
- • To drive or thrust by pressure, to force in a certain direction.
- • To weigh upon, oppress, trouble.
- • To force to a certain end or result; to urge strongly.
- • To try to force (something upon someone).
- • To hasten, urge onward.
- • To urge, beseech, entreat.
- • To lay stress upon.
- • To throng, crowd.
- • To print.
- • To force into service, particularly into naval service. adjective
- • Under strain or deprivation
- • Recruited by a press gang
An example sentence would be:
- • "She pressed the button to call the elevator."
- • "He pressed his face against the window to get a better view."
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New York Times30 May 1978 | Across 51 | |
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