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Slightly Tainted Crossword Clue
There are 2 exact and 143 possible answers.
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GAMY which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
GAMY
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "GAMY" which means:
- adjective satellite
- • Suggestive of sexual impropriety
- • (used of the smell of meat) smelling spoiled or tainted
- • Willing to face danger adjective
- • Having the smell, taste and texture of consumed game (meat).
- • Plucky, spirited or gritty
- • Risque, sordid or sexually suggestive
An example sentence would be:
- • "That soup tastes gamy because it has been simmering with game meat."
- • "The chef suggested marinating the venison to eliminate its gamy flavor."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times10 Jun 2007 | Down 73 | |
| New York Times24 Sep 1998 | Across 66 | |
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