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SCOURS which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
SCOURS
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "SCOURS" which means:
- noun
- • Diarrhea in livestock verb
- • To clean, polish, or wash something by rubbing and scrubbing it vigorously, frequently with an abrasive or cleaning agent.
- • To remove debris and dirt by purging; to sweep along or off (by a current of water).
- • To clear the digestive tract by administering medication that induces defecation or vomiting; to purge.
- • To (cause livestock to) suffer from diarrhoea or dysentery.
- • To cleanse (without rubbing).
- • To search an area thoroughly.
- • To run with speed; to scurry.
- • To move swiftly over; to brush along.
An example sentence would be:
- • "He scours the internet for the latest news."
- • "The detective scours the crime scene for any evidence."
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| The Guardian Cryptic18 Apr 2011 | Down 23 | |
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