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Jabbing A Petty Officer With A Ruler Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 121 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
POKING which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
POKING
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "POKING" which means:
- noun
- • A sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow) verb
- • To prod or jab with an object such as a finger or a stick.
- • To stir up a fire to remove ash or promote burning.
- • To rummage; to feel or grope around.
- • To modify the value stored in (a memory address).
- • To put a poke (device to prevent leaping or breaking fences) on (an animal).
- • To thrust at with the horns; to gore.
- • To notify (another user) of activity on social media or an instant messenger.
- • To thrust (something) in a particular direction such as the tongue.
- • To penetrate in sexual intercourse. adjective
- • Drudging; servile
An example sentence would be:
- • "She was poking at the fire with a stick."
- • "He kept poking me in the arm to get my attention."
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Clue Last Found In...
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| The Guardian Cryptic14 Oct 2002 | Across 22 | |
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