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Spike Tears Dreadfully Crossword Clue

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

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227%10 Awfully or dreadfully
327%9Dreadfully

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "LACERATES" which means:

    adjective satellite
  • • Irregularly slashed and jagged as if torn
  • • Having edges that are jagged from injury
  • verb
  • • Cut or tear irregularly
  • • Deeply hurt the feelings of; distress

An example sentence would be:

  • • "He carefully lacerates the skin to make a precise incision."
  • • "The sharp blade lacerates the paper easily."

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The Guardian Cryptic06 Mar 2001 Across 12
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