How The Legless Proceed And Possibly Buttonhole The Lady Crossword Clue

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

Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	7		Exact Match!
2	36%	5		Being possibly two-faced, four-eyed, spotty and legless makes a boy upset
3	28%	11		A small flower or cluster of flowers worn in a buttonhole

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "SLITHER" which means:

verb

• To pass or move unobtrusively or smoothly

noun

• A limestone rubble.
• (see usage notes) a sliver.

adjective

• Slithery; slippery

An example sentence would be:

• "The snake slithered across the grass."
• "The lizard slithers through small spaces."

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The Guardian Cryptic29 Jul 2015	Across 23
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