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Wrest From Crossword Clue

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99%4Exact Match!
noun

• a drop of the clear salty saline solution secreted by the lacrimal glands

• an opening made forcibly as by pulling apart

• an occasion for excessive eating or drinking

• the act of tearing

verb

• fill with tears or shed tears

• separate or cause to separate abruptly

• to separate or be separated by force

• move quickly and violently

• strip of feathers

95%9Exact Match!
verb

• get or cause to become in a difficult or laborious manner

31%5Wrest moisture out
noun

• a twisting squeeze

verb

• twist and press out of shape

• twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish

• obtain by coercion or intimidation

• twist, squeeze, or compress in order to extract liquid

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