Unfortunate Scrap Defended By Jerk Crossword Clue

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Updated: October 14, 2023

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	adjective • of or relating to or characteristic of tragedy adjective satellite • very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction
	40%	12		A complete clean and jerk involves multiple phases, including the setup, the pull, the catch, and the jerk.
	noun • a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then jerked overhead
	23%	5		Artist Zola defended
	noun • French painter whose work influenced the impressionists (1832-1883)

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