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noun • the thick short innermost digit of the forelimb • the part of a glove that provides a covering for the thumb • a convex molding having a cross section in the form of a quarter of a circle or of an ellipse verb • travel by getting free rides from motorists • look through a book or other written material • feel or handle with the fingers | ||||||||
| 25% | 10 | The name of this book comes from the Hebrew word for 'hammer' | ||||||
noun • an Apocryphal book describing the life of Judas Maccabaeus, tells how the Greek ruler Antiochus IV Epiphanes attempted to suppress the practice of basic Jewish law, resulting in a Jewish revolt against Seleucid rule | ||||||||
| 25% | 14 | The name of this genus comes from the Greek word for 'hammer' | ||||||
noun • type and sole genus of the Sphyraenidae: barracuda | ||||||||
It Sometimes Comes Under The Hammer Crossword Clue
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THUMB which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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THUMB
Updated: October 14, 2023
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