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Shrank Back As Gale Enveloped Church Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is WINCED which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: WINCED

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199%6Exact Match!
239%9 Force of severe gale about Beaufort's ultimate after windy gale rose
336%7Shrank back in trepidation

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "WINCED" which means:

    noun
  • • The facial expression of sudden pain
  • • A reflex response to sudden pain
  • verb
  • • Draw back, as with fear or pain
  • • Make a face indicating disgust or dislike

An example sentence would be:

  • • "She winced at the sound of the thunder."
  • • "He winced as the cold water touched his skin."

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