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1 | 99% | 8 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 29% | 7 | A rotating part of a lock that must be properly aligned to open the lock | |
3 | 29% | 8 | "Break, Break, Break" poet | |
Struggles To Break A Lock Perhaps Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "WRESTLES" which means:
- noun
- • The act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat verb
- • Combat to overcome an opposing tendency or force
- • Engage in deep thought, consideration, or debate
- • To move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
- • Engage in a wrestling match
An example sentence would be:
- • "He wrestles with his brother every weekend."
- • "The professional wrestler wrestles his opponent to the ground."
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The Guardian Cryptic11 Apr 2011 | Down 16 | |
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