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Trounce Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is LICK which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: LICK

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About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "LICK" which means:

    noun
  • • A salt deposit that animals regularly lick
  • • Touching with the tongue
  • • (boxing) a blow with the fist
  • verb
  • • Beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight
  • • Pass the tongue over
  • • Find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
  • • Take up with the tongue

An example sentence would be:

  • • "He enjoyed the sweet lick of the ice cream."
  • • "The dog gave my hand a quick lick."

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Source #Number Answer
The Guardian Quick12 Oct 2023 Across 25
The Guardian Quick08 Feb 2021 Across 18
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