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Get To Grips Rather Than Come To Blows Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
WRESTLE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
WRESTLE
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "WRESTLE" which means:
- noun
- • The act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat verb
- • Combat to overcome an opposing tendency or force
- • Engage in deep thought, consideration, or debate
- • To move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
- • Engage in a wrestling match
An example sentence would be:
- • "I used to wrestle with my brother when we were kids."
- • "The two wrestlers are going to wrestle in the championship match."
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Clue Last Found In...
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| The Guardian Cryptic30 Mar 2006 | Down 20 | |
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