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Hanger Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is NOOSE which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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97%5Exact Match!
noun

• a trap for birds or small mammals; often has a slip noose

• a loop formed in a cord or rope by means of a slipknot; it binds tighter as the cord or rope is pulled

verb

• make a noose in or of

• secure with a noose

96%4Exact Match!
noun

• a catch for locking a door

• a sharp curve or crook; a shape resembling a hook

• anything that serves as an enticement

• a mechanical device that is curved or bent to suspend or hold or pull something

• a curved or bent implement for suspending or pulling something

• a golf shot that curves to the left for a right-handed golfer

• a short swinging punch delivered from the side with the elbow bent

• a basketball shot made over the head with the hand that is farther from the basket

verb

• fasten with a hook

• rip off; ask an unreasonable price

• make a piece of needlework by interlocking and looping thread with a hooked needle

• hit a ball and put a spin on it so that it travels to the left

• take by theft

• make off with belongings of others

• hit with a hook

• catch with a hook

• to cause (someone or oneself) to become dependent (on something, especially a narcotic drug)

• secure with the foot

• entice and trap

• approach with an offer of sexual favors

39%8 A person who latches onto others for personal gain
noun

• someone who persistently (and annoyingly) follows along

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Source #Number Answer
New York Times12 Oct 2008 Down 104
The Guardian Quick22 May 2008 Down 3
New York Times24 Mar 2007 Down 49
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