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1 | 99% | 6 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 36% | 8 | Having a more strained or strained voice | |
3 | 31% | 9 | Respond to a joke with a similar joke | |
Strained Inspiration To Produce A Joke Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "WHEEZE" which means:
- noun
- • Breathing with a husky or whistling sound
- • (briticism) a clever or amusing scheme or trick verb
- • Breathe with difficulty
An example sentence would be:
- • "He wheezed heavily after climbing up the stairs."
- • "The baby began to wheeze after sniffing the flowers."
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The Guardian Cryptic16 May 2005 | Down 21 | |
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