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Swimmers Hazard Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
UNDERTOW which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
UNDERTOW
Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "UNDERTOW" which means:
- noun
- • An inclination contrary to the strongest or prevailing feeling
- • The seaward undercurrent created after waves have broken on the shore verb
- • To pull or tow under; drag beneath; pull down.
- • To pull down by, or as by, an undertow.
- • To flow or behave as an undertow.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The strong undertow pulled the swimmer out to sea."
- • "The lifeguard warned everyone about the dangerous undertow near the shore."
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| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times14 Oct 1980 | Across 48 | |
| New York Times25 Feb 1977 | Across 5 | |
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