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Give A Hard Tug Crossword Clue

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noun

• an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)

• an American (especially to non-Americans)

verb

• pull, or move with a sudden movement

33%8 To give a quick, sharp tug
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33%4 To give a sudden, sharp tug
noun

• A sudden or quick thrust or motion; a jerk.

verb

• To stab.

• To throw or thrust with a sudden, smart movement; to kick or strike suddenly; to jerk.

• To strike or lash with a whip or stick.

• To rouse or excite.

• To bind or tie with a jerk.

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New York Times24 Oct 2022 Across 42
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