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Slight Injury Close Shave Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 131 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
SCRAPE which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
SCRAPE
Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "SCRAPE" which means:
- noun
- • A harsh noise made by scraping
- • An abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off
- • A deep bow with the foot drawn backwards (indicating excessive humility)
- • An indication of damage verb
- • Scratch repeatedly
- • Make by scraping
- • Cut the surface of; wear away the surface of
- • Bend the knees and bow in a servile manner
- • Gather (money or other resources) together over time
- • Bruise, cut, or injure the skin or the surface of
An example sentence would be:
- • "He had a scrape on his knee from falling off his bike."
- • "The car bumper had a few small scrapes from the minor accident."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Quick07 Dec 2000 | Down 16 | |
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