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1 | 99% | 8 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 45% | 7 | Shrew species commonly known as the Northern short-tailed shrew | |
3 | 45% | 6 | Related to other shrew species such as the common shrew | |
Shrew Lifting Bottom Tricky When Tail Removed Earlier Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "HARRIDAN" which means:
- noun
- • A scolding (even vicious) old woman
An example sentence would be:
- • "She was known throughout the village as a harridan, always scolding and criticizing everyone."
- • "The old harridan would constantly berate her husband, driving him into a state of misery."
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