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| 2 | 25% | 10 | Yawn-inducing on the palate | |
| 3 | 25% | 12 | Item used to cover a cough or a yawn | |
Stop As A Yawn Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
STIFLE which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
STIFLE
Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "STIFLE" which means:
- noun
- • Joint between the femur and tibia in a quadruped; corresponds to the human knee verb
- • Suppress in order to conceal or hide
- • Suppress or constrain so as to lessen in intensity
- • Impair the respiration of or obstruct the air passage of
- • Be asphyxiated; die from lack of oxygen
An example sentence would be:
- • "He tried to stifle a sneeze during the meeting."
- • "The government attempts to stifle freedom of speech."
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| New York Times28 Apr 1976 | Down 15 | |
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