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Just In Germany Clutching Cocktail Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
STINGER which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
STINGER
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "STINGER" which means:
- noun
- • A portable low altitude surface-to-air missile system using infrared guidance and an impact fuse; fired from the shoulder
- • A cocktail made of made of creme de menthe and brandy
- • A remark capable of wounding mentally
- • A sharp organ of offense or defense (as of a wasp or stingray or scorpion) often connected with a poison gland
- • A sharp stinging blow
An example sentence would be:
- • "He got stung by a bee on his stinger."
- • "The scorpion's stinger is located at the end of its tail."
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| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic08 Oct 2010 | Across 15 | |
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