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| 1 | 99% | 7 | Exact Match! | |
| 2 | 29% | 14 | A vehicle that uses both aerodynamic lift and hydrodynamic lift to skim along the surface of water | |
| 3 | 28% | 6 | It's used to lift - or bring down | |
They Are Made To Lift Up Or To Bring Down Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
TACKLES which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
TACKLES
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "TACKLES" which means:
- noun
- • The person who plays offensive or defensive tackle on a football team
- • Gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails
- • Gear used in fishing
- • (american football) a position on the line of scrimmage, typically opposite one of the offensive guards
- • (american football) grasping an opposing player with the intention of stopping by throwing to the ground verb
- • Accept as a challenge
- • Put a harness
- • Seize and throw down an opponent player, who usually carries the ball
An example sentence would be:
- • "He tackles the opposing player to the ground."
- • "She tackles her workload head-on and always completes it on time."
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| The Guardian Cryptic03 Apr 2017 | Down 19 | |
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1 | A vehicle that uses both aerodynamic lift and hydrodynamic lift to skim along the surface of water | |
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