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199%5Exact Match!
229%12 Growing bit by bit
329%7 Wearing down bit by bit

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "BENDS" which means:

    noun
  • • Pain resulting from rapid change in pressure
  • verb
  • • To cause (something) to change its shape into a curve, by physical force, chemical action, or any other means.
  • • To become curved.
  • • To cause to change direction.
  • • To change direction.
  • • To be inclined; to direct itself.
  • • (usually with "down") to stoop.
  • • To bow in prayer, or in token of submission.
  • • To force to submit.
  • • To submit.
  • • To apply to a task or purpose.
  • • To apply oneself to a task or purpose.
  • • To adapt or interpret to for a purpose or beneficiary.
  • • To tie, as in securing a line to a cleat; to shackle a chain to an anchor; make fast.
  • • To smoothly change the pitch of a note.
  • • To swing the body when rowing.

An example sentence would be:

  • • "He bends down to tie his shoelaces."
  • • "She bends over to pick up the fallen papers."

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New York Times25 Jun 2002 Down 53
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