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| 2 | 40% | 12 | A complete clean and jerk involves multiple phases, including the setup, the pull, the catch, and the jerk. | |
| 3 | 29% | 4 | Injury caused by fire or running water | |
Injury Caused By A Jerk Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 108 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
WHIPLASH which was last seen in the The Guardian Everyman crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
WHIPLASH
Updated: October 15, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "WHIPLASH" which means:
- noun
- • An injury to the neck (the cervical vertebrae) resulting from rapid acceleration or deceleration (as in an automobile accident)
- • A quick blow delivered with a whip or whiplike object verb
- • To jerk back and forth; to buffet
- • To lash as if with a whip
An example sentence would be:
- • "He suffered from whiplash after the car accident."
- • "The sudden stop caused whiplash to the passengers."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Everyman17 Apr 2005 | Across 4 | |
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Similar Clues
| Clue | Source | |
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1 | A complete clean and jerk involves multiple phases, including the setup, the pull, the catch, and the jerk. | |
2 | Caused a sudden jerk or jolt | |
3 | Injury caused by a prang?
The Guardian Quick -
23 Sep 2009 | The Guardian Quick / 23 Sep 2009 |
4 | Injury caused by desire to get a doctorate first?
The Guardian Quiptic -
09 Mar 2009 | The Guardian Quiptic / 09 Mar 2009 |
5 | Injury caused by fire or running water
The Guardian Cryptic -
12 Feb 2002 | The Guardian Cryptic / 12 Feb 2002 |
6 | Injury sometimes caused by an arsonist
New York Times -
26 Jul 1985 | New York Times / 26 Jul 1985 |
7 | Jerk refused, too confident
The Guardian Cryptic -
31 Dec 2020 | The Guardian Cryptic / 31 Dec 2020 |
