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Shrink Back Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is WINCE which was last seen in the Telegraph Cross Atlantic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: WINCE

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We think the answer is "WINCE" 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:

  • • "He winced in pain as the needle entered his arm."
  • • "She winced at the bright sunlight after being in a dark room for hours."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source #Number Answer
Telegraph Cross Atlantic09 Jun 2024 Down 23
The Guardian Quick14 Jul 2010 Down 4
The Guardian Quick27 Sep 2007 Across 13
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