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Plays Idly Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
STRUMS which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
STRUMS
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "STRUMS" which means:
- noun
- • Sound of strumming verb
- • Sound the strings of (a stringed instrument)
An example sentence would be:
- • "He strums his guitar every night before bed."
- • "She strums the strings of her ukulele with great skill."
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| New York Times02 Jan 1998 | Across 45 | |
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