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| 2 | 37% | 9 | The act of obtaining secret information through idle chit-chat | |
| 3 | 34% | 9 | Informal chat or chit-chat | |
Pulling Through Idle Chat In Middle Of Night Grabbing Number Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
YANKING which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
YANKING
Updated: March 17, 2024 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "YANKING" which means:
- 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
An example sentence would be:
- • "He was yanking at the door handle, trying to open it."
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| The Guardian Cryptic05 Mar 2024 | Across 23 | |
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