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| 3 | 30% | 9 | Kind of plays on words without beginning to get tricky | |
Tricky Football Plays Crossword Clue
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REVERSES which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
REVERSES
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "REVERSES" which means:
- adjective
- • Of the transmission gear causing backward movement in a motor vehicle noun
- • A relation of direct opposition
- • The gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed
- • An unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
- • The side of a coin or medal that does not bear the principal design
- • (american football) a running play in which a back running in one direction hands the ball to a back running in the opposite direction
- • Turning in the opposite direction adjective satellite
- • Directed or moving toward the rear
- • Reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect verb
- • Change to the contrary
- • Turn inside out or upside down
- • Rule against
- • Cancel officially
- • Reverse the position, order, relation, or condition of
An example sentence would be:
- • "She reverses the car and parks it in the driveway."
- • "He reverses his decision after considering the consequences."
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| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times14 May 2000 | Across 114 | |
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