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Recoil Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is CRINGE which was last seen in the Telegraph Cross Atlantic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: CRINGE

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97%6Exact Match!
noun

• some event or object that causes embarrassment and shame

• A posture or gesture of shrinking or recoiling.

verb

• draw back, as with fear or pain

• show submission or fear

96%6Exact Match!
noun

• a reflex response to sudden pain

verb

• draw back, as with fear or pain

95%5Exact Match!
noun

• the facial expression of sudden pain

• a reflex response to sudden pain

verb

• draw back, as with fear or pain

• make a face indicating disgust or dislike

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Clue Last Found In...

Source #Number Answer
Telegraph Cross Atlantic15 Jul 2024 Down 22
The Guardian Quick05 Oct 2023 Across 17
New York Times08 Nov 1994 Down 23
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