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noun • a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening • a curved bony structure supporting or enclosing organs (especially the inner sides of the feet) • a passageway under a curved masonry construction • (architecture) a masonry construction (usually curved) for spanning an opening and supporting the weight above it adjective satellite • (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension • naughtily or annoyingly playful verb • form an arch or curve | ||||||||
| 35% | 8 | To search frantically or in a disorganized manner | ||||||
verb • To search with one's hands and fingers; to attempt to grasp something. • To search in a similar way using an implement. • To touch (someone) with one's hands or fingers, sometimes in a sexual way. • To pick (something or someone) up hastily, roughly or clumsily. • To attempt to grab; to grasp at (something). • To pull, lift or dig (something) (out of the ground) by searching with one's hands and fingers. • To lift (something) out in a similar way using an implement. • (now Southeastern US) To catch fish by reaching into the water with one's hand. • To fish on the grabble. • To utter inarticulate sounds, often quickly and loudly; to say (something) quickly, idly or foolishly. • To lie prostrate; to sprawl on the ground. | ||||||||
| 35% | 6 | Search frantically or obsessively | ||||||
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Search Frantically For Means Of Support Crossword Clue
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ARCHES which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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ARCHES
Updated: October 14, 2023
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