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Was A Busybody Crossword Clue

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noun

• a heavy iron lever with one end forged into a wedge

verb

• to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open

• be nosey

• search or inquire in a meddlesome way

• make an uninvited or presumptuous inquiry

32%8Busybody
noun

• a person given to gossiping and divulging personal information about others

32%7Busybody
adjective satellite

• prone to friendly informal communication

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New York Times12 Feb 2017 Down 41
New York Times08 Nov 2006 Across 33
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