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| 99% | 7 | Exact Match! | ||||||
noun • an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off • a depression scratched or carved into a surface • informal terms for money • a competitor who has withdrawn from competition • a line indicating the location of the start of a race or a game • dry mash for poultry • a harsh noise made by scraping • poor handwriting • (golf) a handicap of zero strokes • an indication of damage verb • cause friction • cut the surface of; wear away the surface of • scrape or rub as if to relieve itching • postpone indefinitely or annul something that was scheduled • remove by erasing or crossing out or as if by drawing a line • gather (money or other resources) together over time • carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface | ||||||||
| 29% | 6 | Slight injury | ||||||
noun • an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration verb • injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of • hurt the feelings of • break up into small pieces for food preparation • damage (plant tissue) by abrasion or pressure | ||||||||
| 29% | 6 | Slight injury - close shave? | ||||||
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 | ||||||||
Slight Injury Is No Handicap Crossword Clue
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SCRATCH which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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SCRATCH
Updated: October 14, 2023
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