Ticks Over Crossword Clue

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Updated: January 22, 2025

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	99%	5		Exact Match!
	adjective • not in action or at work noun • the state of an engine or other mechanism that is idling adjective satellite • without a basis in reason or fact • not in active use • silly or trivial • lacking a sense of restraint or responsibility • not yielding a return • not having a job verb • run disconnected or idle • be idle; exist in a changeless situation
	33%	15		Soft ticks are distinguishable from hard ticks by their leathery skin and lack of a scutum.
	noun • soft ticks
	33%	14		Members of this family can be classified into hard ticks and soft ticks.
	noun • hard ticks

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