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Melee Gets Papers Crumpled Somewhat Crossword Clue

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noun

• (rugby) the method of beginning play in which the forwards of each team crouch side by side with locked arms; play starts when the ball is thrown in between them and the two sides compete for possession

36%11 What you throw crumpled papers into
noun

• a container with an open top; for discarded paper and other rubbish

36%8Crumpled papers or documents
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