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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 | ||||||||
| 29% | 7 | A rotating part of a lock that must be properly aligned to open the lock | ||||||
noun • a gymnast who performs rolls and somersaults and twists etc. • a glass with a flat bottom but no handle or stem; originally had a round bottom • a movable obstruction in a lock that must be adjusted to a given position (as by a key) before the bolt can be thrown • pigeon that executes backward somersaults in flight or on the ground | ||||||||
| 29% | 8 | "Break, Break, Break" poet | ||||||
noun • Englishman and Victorian poet (1809-1892) | ||||||||
Struggles To Break A Lock Perhaps Crossword Clue
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WRESTLES which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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WRESTLES
Updated: October 14, 2023
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