Verbal Zingers Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is JABS which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: JABS

Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	4		Exact Match!
2	37%	7		Deliver amusing punchlines or zingers
3	37%	8		Clever zingers

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "JABS" which means:

noun

• A sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
• A quick short straight punch
• The act of touching someone suddenly with your finger or elbow

verb

• Poke or thrust abruptly
• Strike or punch with quick and short blows
• Stab or pierce

An example sentence would be:

• "He threw quick jabs at his opponent."
• "She took a few jabs at her ex-boyfriend during the interview."

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Source	#Number	Answer
New York Times24 Jul 2012	Down 4
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