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noun • the act of winding or twisting • air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure • a tendency or force that influences events • breath • empty rhetoric or insincere or exaggerated talk • an indication of potential opportunity • a musical instrument in which the sound is produced by an enclosed column of air that is moved by bellows or the human breath • a reflex that expels intestinal gas through the anus verb • to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course • catch the scent of; get wind of • extend in curves and turns • arrange or coil around • coil the spring of (some mechanical device) by turning a stem • form into a wreath • raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help | ||||||||
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noun • a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon • an impact (as from a collision) • an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating • an unpleasant or disappointing surprise • a strong current of air • street names for cocaine • forceful exhalation through the nose or mouth verb • exhale hard • be blowing or storming • free of obstruction by blowing air through • be in motion due to some air or water current • make a sound as if blown • shape by blowing • be inadequate or objectionable • make a mess of, destroy or ruin • spend thoughtlessly; throw away • spend lavishly or wastefully on • sound by having air expelled through a tube • play or sound a wind instrument • provide sexual gratification through oral stimulation • cause air to go in, on, or through • cause to move by means of an air current • spout moist air from the blowhole • leave; informal or rude • deposit eggs (of insects) • cause to be revealed and jeopardized • show off • allow to regain its breath • melt, break, or become otherwise unusable • burst suddenly | ||||||||
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noun • a very long fly ball • a sudden very loud noise • a strong current of air • an explosion (as of dynamite) • a highly pleasurable or exciting experience • intense adverse criticism verb • make a strident sound • hit with great force • use explosives on • apply a draft or strong wind to to • create by using explosives • make with or as if with an explosion • fire a shot; release • criticize harshly or violently • shatter as if by explosion • shrivel or wither or mature imperfectly | ||||||||
Gale Crossword Clue
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WIND which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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WIND
Updated: October 11, 2023
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| New York Times29 Apr 1996 | Across 57 | |
| New York Times05 Mar 1996 | Down 34 | |
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