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Pull Lightly But Sharply Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is PLUCK which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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noun

• the trait of showing courage and determination in spite of possible loss or injury

• the act of pulling and releasing a taut cord

verb

• pull or pull out sharply

• sell something to or obtain something from by energetic and especially underhanded activity

• rip off; ask an unreasonable price

• pull lightly but sharply with a plucking motion

• strip of feathers

• look for and gather

31%6 To admonish or pull up sharply
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29%4Pull sharply
noun

• an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)

• an American (especially to non-Americans)

verb

• pull, or move with a sudden movement

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