Hit Almost Hit Back Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is CONK which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: CONK

Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	4		Exact Match!
2	21%	7		Biased people, clergy excepted, almost hit back
3	20%	7		Gas meter almost broken by worker ... almost

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "CONK" which means:

noun

• Informal term for the nose

verb

• Come to a stop
• Hit, especially on the head
• Pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
• Pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain

An example sentence would be:

• "He got a conk on the head when he fell off his bike."
• "She had a conk on her nose after accidentally bumping into a door."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source	#Number	Answer
The Guardian Cryptic19 Dec 2018	Across 6
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