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Tearful Under Small Blanket Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 113 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
SWEEPING which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
SWEEPING
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "SWEEPING" which means:
- noun
- • The act of cleaning with a broom adjective satellite
- • Taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination
- • Ignoring distinctions verb
- • To clean (a surface) by means of a stroking motion of a broom or brush.
- • To move through a (horizontal) arc or similar long stroke.
- • To search (a place) methodically.
- • To travel quickly.
- • To play a sweep shot.
- • To brush the ice in front of a moving stone, causing it to travel farther and to curl less.
- • To move something in a long sweeping motion, as a broom.
- • To win (a series) without drawing or losing any of the games in that series.
- • To defeat (a team) in a series without drawing or losing any of the games in that series.
- • To remove something abruptly and thoroughly.
- • To brush against or over; to rub lightly along.
- • To carry with a long, swinging, or dragging motion; hence, to carry in a stately or proud fashion.
- • To strike with a long stroke.
- • To row with one oar to either the port or starboard side.
- • To draw or drag something over.
- • To pass over, or traverse, with the eye or with an instrument of observation.
- • (including) to vacuum a carpet or rug adjective
- • Wide, broad, affecting or touching upon many things
- • Completely overwhelming
An example sentence would be:
- • "He made a sweeping gesture with his arm to indicate the breathtaking view."
- • "The movie received sweeping acclaim from critics and audiences alike."
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| The Guardian Cryptic25 Jul 2017 | Down 16 | |
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