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Tongues Proverbially Said To Go Quickly Crossword Clue
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CLAPPERS which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
CLAPPERS
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "CLAPPERS" which means:
- noun
- • (used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance verb
- • To ring a bell by pulling a rope attached to the clapper.
- • To make a repetitive clapping sound; to clatter.
- • Of birds, to repeatedly strike the mandibles together.
An example sentence would be:
- • "She cheered along with the crowd, waving her clappers."
- • "The sound of clappers filled the stadium as the team scored a goal."
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| The Guardian Cryptic21 Oct 2019 | Down 16 | |
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