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We've checked our database and believe the answer is ZINGS which was last seen in the New York Times Mini crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: ZINGS

Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	5		Exact Match!
2	33%	7		Witty person holding in measure of sound? He's not witty!
3	33%	8		A witty or clever response to an insult or criticism

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "ZINGS" which means:

noun

• A brief high-pitched buzzing or humming sound
• The activeness of an energetic personality

verb

• To move very quickly, especially while making a high-pitched hum.

An example sentence would be:

• "The sound of the zings filled the air as the bullet hit the metal target."
• "She added some zings of lemon zest to the cake batter for an extra burst of flavor."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source	#Number	Answer
New York Times Mini23 Mar 2020	Down 2
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