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Tasting Defeat Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 149 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
LICKING which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
LICKING
Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "LICKING" which means:
- noun
- • An unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
- • The act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows verb
- • To stroke with the tongue.
- • To lap; to take in with the tongue.
- • To beat with repeated blows.
- • To defeat decisively, particularly in a fight.
- • To overcome.
- • To perform cunnilingus.
- • To do anything partially.
- • (of flame, waves etc.) to lap.
An example sentence would be:
- • "He was caught licking a lollipop."
- • "The dog's licking was making a slurping sound."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Quick18 Dec 2000 | Down 2 | |
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4 | Defeat after defeat | |
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