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Dries Up Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is WITHERS which was last seen in the Telegraph Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: WITHERS

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199%7Exact Match!
298%7RUNSOUTExact Match!
397%6Exact Match!

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "WITHERS" which means:

    noun
  • • The highest part of the back at the base of the neck of various animals especially draft animals
  • verb
  • • To shrivel, droop or dry up, especially from lack of water.
  • • To cause to shrivel or dry up.
  • • To lose vigour or power; to languish; to pass away.
  • • To become helpless due to emotion.
  • • To make helpless due to emotion.
  • • To go against, resist; oppose.

An example sentence would be:

  • • "He withers under criticism from his boss."
  • • "Her confidence withers in the face of rejection."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source #Number Answer
Telegraph Quick07 Feb 2024 Down 6
New York Times09 Jul 2004 Across 35 RUNSOUT
New York Times30 May 1997 Across 31
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