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noun • a narrow strip of land that juts out into the sea • a clear liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands of the mouth; moistens the mouth and starts the digestion of starches • a skewer for holding meat over a fire • the act of spitting (forcefully expelling saliva) verb • expel or eject (saliva or phlegm or sputum) from the mouth • utter with anger or contempt • rain gently • drive a skewer through | ||||||||
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adverb • to the opposite side • transversely | ||||||||
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SPIT which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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SPIT
Updated: October 14, 2023
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