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Gentle Dig Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 116 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
GRUB which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
GRUB
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "GRUB" which means:
- noun
- • Informal terms for a meal
- • A soft thick wormlike larva of certain beetles and other insects verb
- • Ask for and get free; be a parasite
- • Search about busily
An example sentence would be:
- • "I need to find some grub before we continue hiking."
- • "The campfire was surrounded by hungry campers looking for some grub."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic26 Nov 2002 | Across 21 | |
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3 | Gentle/not gentle
New York Times -
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4 | Often portrayed as gentle and gentle creatures | |
5 | Uses its strong legs to scratch and dig in search of food | |
6 | We dig and unearth a potty
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03 Oct 2022 | The Guardian Cryptic / 03 Oct 2022 |
7 | ____ dig, beneath one's dignity
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20 Mar 2023 | Telegraph Cross Atlantic / 20 Mar 2023 |
