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What Fishermen Hope For Crossword Clue

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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: BITES

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We think the answer is "BITES" which means:

    noun
  • • A wound resulting from biting by an animal or a person
  • • A small amount of solid food; a mouthful
  • • A painful wound caused by the thrust of an insect's stinger into skin
  • • A light informal meal
  • • (angling) an instance of a fish taking the bait
  • • Wit having a sharp and caustic quality
  • • A strong odor or taste property
  • • The act of gripping or chewing off with the teeth and jaws
  • • A portion removed from the whole
  • verb
  • • To grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws
  • • Cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort
  • • Penetrate or cut, as with a knife
  • • Deliver a sting to

An example sentence would be:

  • • "He bites his nails when he's nervous."
  • • "The mosquito bites left itchy welts on his arms."

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