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| Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
| 1 | 99% | 6 | Exact Match! | |
| 2 | 27% | 5 | Given a thrashing | |
| 3 | 27% | 6 | Thrashing | |
Gives A Thrashing Crossword Clue
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FLAILS which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
FLAILS
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "FLAILS" which means:
- noun
- • An implement consisting of handle with a free swinging stick at the end; used in manual threshing verb
- • Give a thrashing to; beat hard
- • Move like a flail; thresh about
An example sentence would be:
- • "She flails her arms in frustration."
- • "The toddler flails his legs while having a tantrum."
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| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times10 Aug 2001 | Down 5 | |
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