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| 3 | 35% | 8 | Characterized by a plaintive and mournful cry | |
Plaintive Cry From Husband Entering Port Perhaps Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
WHINE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
WHINE
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "WHINE" which means:
- noun
- • A complaint uttered in a plaintive whining way verb
- • Move with a whining sound
- • Talk in a tearful manner
- • Make a high-pitched, screeching noise
- • Complain whiningly
An example sentence would be:
- • "The toddler started to whine when he couldn't have a cookie."
- • "She likes to whine about how busy she is."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic14 Aug 2013 | Down 23 | |
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