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Minor Altercation Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is SCRAPE which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: SCRAPE

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199%6Exact Match!
241%4 A minor altercation
338%6 Had a minor altercation

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "SCRAPE" which means:

    noun
  • • A harsh noise made by scraping
  • • An abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off
  • • A deep bow with the foot drawn backwards (indicating excessive humility)
  • • An indication of damage
  • verb
  • • Scratch repeatedly
  • • Make by scraping
  • • Cut the surface of; wear away the surface of
  • • Bend the knees and bow in a servile manner
  • • Gather (money or other resources) together over time
  • • Bruise, cut, or injure the skin or the surface of

An example sentence would be:

  • • "He had a scrape on his knee from falling off his bike."
  • • "The car bumper had a few small scrapes from the minor accident."

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Clue Last Found In...

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New York Times25 Nov 2018 Down 42
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