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| Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
| 1 | 99% | 6 | Exact Match! | |
| 2 | 34% | 6 | Comes in long-grain, medium-grain, and short-grain varieties | |
| 3 | 34% | 6 | Spherical ears of grain | |
Grain Ears Crossword Clue
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SPIKES which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
SPIKES
Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "SPIKES" which means:
- noun
- • A transient variation in voltage or current
- • Sports equipment consisting of a sharp point on the sole of a shoe worn by athletes
- • Fruiting spike of a cereal plant especially corn
- • (botany) an indeterminate inflorescence bearing sessile flowers on an unbranched axis
- • A sharp rise followed by a sharp decline
- • A very high narrow heel on women's shoes
- • Each of the sharp points on the soles of athletic shoes to prevent slipping (or the shoes themselves)
- • A sharp-pointed projection along the top of a fence or wall (or a dinosaur)
- • A long, thin sharp-pointed implement (wood or metal)
- • Any holding device consisting of a rigid, sharp-pointed object
- • A large stout nail verb
- • Stand in the way of
- • Pierce with a sharp stake or point
- • Secure with spikes
- • Bring forth a spike or spikes
- • Add alcohol to (beverages)
- • Manifest a sharp increase
An example sentence would be:
- • "I bought a new pair of shoes with spikes on the soles."
- • "The football player's shoes had metal spikes for better traction."
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| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times13 Aug 1990 | Across 49 | |
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