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Purposely Loses Crossword Clue

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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: THROWS

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RankLettersAnswerClue
199%6Exact Match!
226%10 Not done purposely
326%6 Delays purposely

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "THROWS" which means:

    noun
  • • The act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)
  • • A single chance or instance
  • • The maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam
  • • Bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something
  • • Casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly
  • verb
  • • Propel through the air
  • • Move violently, energetically, or carelessly
  • • To remove
  • • Place or put with great energy
  • • Convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture
  • • Cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation
  • • Put or send forth
  • • To put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly
  • • Cause to be confused emotionally
  • • Utter with force; utter vehemently
  • • Organize or be responsible for
  • • Make on a potter's wheel
  • • Cause to fall off
  • • Throw (a die) out onto a flat surface
  • • Be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly

An example sentence would be:

  • • "She throws the ball to her friend."
  • • "He throws his clothes into the laundry basket."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source #Number Answer
New York Times22 Jan 2014 Across 47
New York Times02 Jun 2002 Down 55
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