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Five Lost In Navy Rising Leader Providing A Tug Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
YANKING which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
YANKING
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "YANKING" which means:
- noun
- • An american who lives in the north (especially during the american civil war)
- • An american (especially to non-americans) verb
- • Pull, or move with a sudden movement
An example sentence would be:
- • "He was yanking at the door handle, trying to open it."
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| The Guardian Cryptic04 Sep 2019 | Down 17 | |
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