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Straits Crossword Clue

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noun

• a condition requiring relief

• anything that is necessary but lacking

• the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior

• a state of extreme poverty or destitution

verb

• require as useful, just, or proper

• have need of

• have or feel a need for

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noun

• the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

• a narrow elongated projecting strip of land

• a cut of meat from the neck of an animal

• a narrow part of an artifact that resembles a neck in position or form

• an opening in a garment for the neck of the wearer; a part of the garment near the wearer's neck

verb

• kiss, embrace, or fondle with sexual passion

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adjective

• not wide

• lacking tolerance or flexibility or breadth of view

• very limited in degree

noun

• a narrow strait connecting two bodies of water

adjective satellite

• limited in extent or scope

• characterized by painstaking care and detailed examination

verb

• make or become more narrow or restricted

• define clearly

• become more focused on an area of activity or field of study

• become tight or as if tight

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New York Times24 Jan 2008 Down 57
New York Times05 Aug 2007 Down 74
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