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Get Less Recoil Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
SHRINK which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
SHRINK
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "SHRINK" which means:
- noun
- • A physician who specializes in psychiatry verb
- • Wither, as with a loss of moisture
- • Draw back, as with fear or pain
- • Reduce in size; reduce physically
- • Become smaller or draw together
- • Decrease in size, range, or extent
An example sentence would be:
- • "The therapist recommended seeing a shrink to deal with my anxiety."
- • "She felt overwhelmed and decided to consult a shrink for help."
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Clue Last Found In...
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| The Guardian Cryptic19 Dec 2003 | Across 25 | |
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4 | Recoil slightly, as from an oncoming punch
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5 | Recoil with pain
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03 Jun 2011 | The Guardian Quick / 03 Jun 2011 |
6 | Size associated with low recoil | |
7 | Typically has less recoil than larger calibers |
