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Once ___ Twice Shy Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 139 possible answers.
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BITTEN which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
BITTEN
Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "BITTEN" which means:
- noun
- • A wound resulting from biting by an animal or a person
- • A small amount of solid food; a mouthful
- • A painful wound caused by the thrust of an insect's stinger into skin
- • A light informal meal
- • (angling) an instance of a fish taking the bait
- • Wit having a sharp and caustic quality
- • A strong odor or taste property
- • The act of gripping or chewing off with the teeth and jaws
- • A portion removed from the whole verb
- • To grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws
- • Cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort
- • Penetrate or cut, as with a knife
- • Deliver a sting to
An example sentence would be:
- • "The bitten apple looked unappetizing."
- • "She examined her bitten nails."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times26 Feb 1985 | Across 26 | |
| New York Times20 Feb 1980 | Down 9 | |
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1 | — bitten, twice shy
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3 | Becoming twice as large or twice as much | |
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6 | One shy of twice a century | |
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