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| 3 | 28% | 4 | Incline or lean towards something | |
Something To Lean On Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
CRUTCH which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
CRUTCH
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "CRUTCH" which means:
- noun
- • A wooden or metal staff that fits under the armpit and reaches to the ground; used by disabled person while walking
- • Anything that serves as an expedient verb
- • To support on crutches; to prop up.
- • To move on crutches.
- • To shear the hindquarters of a sheep; to dag.
- • To stir with a crutch (in soap making)
An example sentence would be:
- • "He used a crutch to help him walk after his leg surgery."
- • "The injured runner relied on a crutch to finish the race."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times16 Jul 2014 | Across 42 | |
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