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noun • the dried fibrous part of the fruit of a plant of the genus Luffa; used as a washing sponge or strainer | ||||||||
| 39% | 6 | Picked at, picked at, picked at | ||||||
noun • an excited state of agitation • an angry disturbance • a quarrel about petty points • a rapid active commotion verb • worry unnecessarily or excessively • care for like a mother | ||||||||
| 30% | 10 | Acting as a sponge or sponge-like | ||||||
adjective • having power or capacity or tendency to absorb or soak up something (liquids or energy etc.) | ||||||||
Sponge John Having Picked Up A Bit Of Fluff Crossword Clue
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LOOFA which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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LOOFA
Updated: October 14, 2023
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| Clue | Source | |
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1 | Acting as a sponge or sponge-like | |
2 | Also known as sponge gourd or vegetable sponge | |
3 | Bit by bit? Bit by bite!
The Guardian Quiptic -
25 Feb 2008 | The Guardian Quiptic / 25 Feb 2008 |
4 | Bit of fluff
New York Times -
27 Aug 1977 | New York Times / 27 Aug 1977 |
5 | Consisting of slices of bread with a filling, peer John Montagu’s snack of choice whilst gaming; or, anything in a similar arrangement, such as a Victoria sponge or a layer cake
Telegraph Giant General Knowledge -
13 May 2023 | Telegraph Giant General Knowledge / 13 May 2023 |
6 | Picked at, picked at, picked at
New York Times -
09 Dec 1997 | New York Times / 09 Dec 1997 |
7 | Sponge cake elephant's picked up by the ears
The Guardian Cryptic -
25 Feb 2003 | The Guardian Cryptic / 25 Feb 2003 |
