Slaver Starts Down The River Crossword Clue

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

Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	7		Exact Match!
2	36%	10		Sloppily covered in slaver
3	36%	9		Coat with a layer of slaver

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "DRIBBLE" which means:

noun

• Flowing in drops; the formation and falling of drops of liquid
• Saliva spilling from the mouth
• The propulsion of a ball by repeated taps or kicks

verb

• Run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream
• Let or cause to fall in drops
• Propel
• Let saliva drivel from the mouth

An example sentence would be:

• "He wiped the dribble from the corner of the baby's mouth."
• "The basketball player's dribble was so skilled, he could easily maneuver past his opponents."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source	#Number	Answer
The Guardian Cryptic24 May 2005	Down 18
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