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noun • the backward jerk of a gun when it is fired • a movement back from an impact verb • draw back, as with fear or pain • come back to the originator of an action with an undesired effect • spring back; spring away from an impact • spring back, as from a forceful thrust | ||||||||
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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 | ||||||||
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verb • turn pale, as if in fear | ||||||||
Shrink Back Crossword Clue
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RECOIL which was last seen in the Telegraph Cross Atlantic crossword.
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RECOIL
Updated: September 14, 2024
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| Telegraph Cross Atlantic15 Sep 2024 | Down 45 | |
| Telegraph Cross Atlantic09 Jun 2024 | Down 23 | |
| The Guardian Quick14 Jul 2010 | Down 4 | |
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