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noun • a harsh noise made by scraping • an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off • a deep bow with the foot drawn backwards (indicating excessive humility) • an indication of damage verb • scratch repeatedly • make by scraping • cut the surface of; wear away the surface of • bend the knees and bow in a servile manner • gather (money or other resources) together over time • bruise, cut, or injure the skin or the surface of | ||||||||
| 45% | 7 | One's near where academics may relax with, say, glasses raised | ||||||
noun • a selfish person who is unwilling to give or spend | ||||||||
| 30% | 6 | Relax, or a place to relax | ||||||
noun • an upholstered seat for more than one person • a room (as in a hotel or airport) with seating where people can wait verb • sit or recline comfortably • be about a place without any apparent purpose | ||||||||
Where Academics Relax With Copy Of The Predicament Crossword Clue
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SCRAPE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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SCRAPE
Updated: October 14, 2023
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