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Scoff And Scarper Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 70 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
BOLT which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
BOLT
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "BOLT" which means:
- noun
- • A discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder
- • A sliding bar in a breech-loading firearm that ejects an empty cartridge and replaces it and closes the breech
- • The part of a lock that is engaged or withdrawn with a key
- • The act of moving with great haste
- • A roll of cloth or wallpaper of a definite length
- • A screw that screws into a nut to form a fastener
- • A sudden abandonment (as from a political party) adverb
- • In a rigid manner
- • Directly verb
- • Move or jump suddenly
- • Secure or lock with a bolt
- • Swallow hastily
- • Run away; usually includes taking something or somebody along
- • Leave suddenly and as if in a hurry
- • Eat hastily without proper chewing
- • Make or roll into bolts
An example sentence would be:
- • "He bolted out of the room when he heard the alarm."
- • "They bolted the door shut to secure the premises."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic19 Feb 2008 | Down 24 | |
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