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Takes The Starch Out Of Crossword Clue

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verb

• lower someone's spirits; make downhearted

• lower (prices or markets)

• cause to drop or sink

• press down

• lessen the activity or force of

28%5 One who takes, takes, takes
noun

• carnivorous or bloodsucking aquatic or terrestrial worms typically having a sucker at each end

• a follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage

verb

• draw blood

27%14The gel-like consistency starch takes on when cooked
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