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noun • diurnal bird of prey typically having short rounded wings and a long tail • an advocate of an aggressive policy on foreign relations • a square board with a handle underneath; used by masons to hold or carry mortar verb • sell or offer for sale from place to place • hunt with hawks • clear mucus or food from one's throat | ||||||||
| 32% | 4 | Thrash or flog | ||||||
noun • the act of delivering a blow with the foot • the swift release of a store of affective force • the backward jerk of a gun when it is fired • informal terms for objecting • the sudden stimulation provided by strong drink (or certain drugs) • a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics verb • drive or propel with the foot • thrash about or strike out with the feet • strike with the foot • kick a leg up • spring back, as from a forceful thrust • stop consuming • make a goal • express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness | ||||||||
| 32% | 5 | Whip used to flog prisoners | ||||||
noun • a whip with a lash of leather thongs twisted with wire; used for flogging prisoners | ||||||||
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HAWKS which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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HAWKS
Updated: October 14, 2023
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