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1 | 99% | 4 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 37% | 12 | A sudden and severe setback or setback | |
3 | 37% | 11 | Possible to recover from a setback or setback | |
Stiff Wind Is A Serious Setback Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "BODY" which means:
- noun
- • The entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
- • A group of persons associated by some common tie or occupation and regarded as an entity
- • A natural object consisting of a dead animal or person
- • An individual 3-dimensional object that has mass and that is distinguishable from other objects
- • The body excluding the head and neck and limbs
- • A collection of particulars considered as a system
- • The property of holding together and retaining its shape
- • The central message of a communication
- • The main mass of a thing
- • A resonating chamber in a musical instrument (as the body of a violin)
- • The external structure of a vehicle verb
- • Invest with or as with a body; give body to
An example sentence would be:
- • "She has a great body and exercises regularly."
- • "The doctor examined his body to determine the cause of his illness."
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Clue | Source | |
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1 | A gust of wind; a breath of fresh air; a toot of a horn, trumpet, whistle etc; a display/mass of blossom; a calamity or setback; or, a jazz jam session
Telegraph Giant General Knowledge -
29 Apr 2023 | Telegraph Giant General Knowledge / 29 Apr 2023 |
2 | A minor setback or setback | |
3 | Another setback as the result of stiff breeze?
The Guardian Cryptic -
13 Jun 2003 | The Guardian Cryptic / 13 Jun 2003 |
4 | A sudden and severe setback or setback | |
5 | Serious setback
The Guardian Quick -
22 Mar 2003 | The Guardian Quick / 22 Mar 2003 |
6 | Serious setback for a kicker
New York Times -
12 Jan 2016 | New York Times / 12 Jan 2016 |
7 | Wind that can be gentle or stiff!
The Guardian Quick -
18 Feb 2010 | The Guardian Quick / 18 Feb 2010 |