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noun • flesh of quail; suitable for roasting or broiling if young; otherwise must be braised • small gallinaceous game birds verb • draw back, as with fear or pain | ||||||||
| 27% | 6 | To flinch or shrink back, especially in fear or apprehension | ||||||
verb • turn pale, as if in fear | ||||||||
| 27% | 6 | Demonstrate a flinch response | ||||||
noun • a reflex response to sudden pain verb • draw back, as with fear or pain | ||||||||
Flinch From Game
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QUAIL which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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QUAIL
Updated: October 14, 2023
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