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Main Force Of A Blow Crossword Clue

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

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199%5Exact Match!
228%10 Provide a blow-by-blow report of a match
328%7Blow-by-blow struggle

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "BRUNT" which means:

    noun
  • • Main force of a blow etc
  • verb
  • • To bear the brunt of; to weather or withstand.

An example sentence would be:

  • • "He bore the brunt of the criticism for the failed project."
  • • "The smaller countries are likely to bear the brunt of the economic downturn."

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The Guardian Quick24 Sep 2011 Down 4
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