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| 3 | 33% | 6 | Throw (a ball, especially a cricket ball) so as to make it deviate sideways or bounce more than usual | |
Turning Up For Example About To Throw Ball Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
GLOBE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
GLOBE
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "GLOBE" which means:
- noun
- • The 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
- • An object with a spherical shape
- • A sphere on which a map (especially of the earth) is represented verb
- • To become spherical.
- • To make spherical.
An example sentence would be:
- • "She collects snow globes from all around the world."
- • "The globe on my desk is a gift from my grandmother."
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