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Rugby Play Crossword Clue

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99%5Exact Match!
noun

• (rugby) the method of beginning play in which the forwards of each team crouch side by side with locked arms; play starts when the ball is thrown in between them and the two sides compete for possession

98%3Exact Match!
noun

• earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

verb

• make an effort or attempt

• put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to

• put on trial or hear a case and sit as the judge at the trial of

• take a sample of

• examine or hear (evidence or a case) by judicial process

• give pain or trouble to

• test the limits of

• melt (fat or lard) in order to separate out impurities

• put on a garment in order to see whether it fits and looks nice

97%9Exact Match!
noun

• (rugby) the method of beginning play in which the forwards of each team crouch side by side with locked arms; play starts when the ball is thrown in between them and the two sides compete for possession

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New York Times20 Sep 2009 Across 76
New York Times04 Dec 1991 Down 13
New York Times09 Jul 1989 Down 72
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