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noun • a sharp hooked claw especially on a bird of prey | ||||||||
| 26% | 6 | The bail or grip of a bucket, cup, mug, utensil etc that takes its name from the extremity used to hold said part; the tactile qualities of a textile; or, a slang term for one’s name | ||||||
noun • the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it verb • be in charge of, act on, or dispose of • interact in a certain way • act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression • touch, lift, or hold with the hands • handle effectively • show and train | ||||||||
| 26% | 7 | Hold animal with tight grip | ||||||
noun • Any especially large, tight or enthusiastic hug, usually friendly and especially between males. • A hostile takeover effort in which one firm offers to buy the other firm at a share price too high to refuse. • A hold with the arms around the opponent. verb • To embrace in a bear hug. | ||||||||
They Grip And Hold On In The Last Resort Crossword Clue
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TALONS which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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TALONS
Updated: October 14, 2023
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