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Yank Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is JERK which was last seen in the Telegraph Quick crossword.
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97%4Exact Match!
noun

• a dull stupid fatuous person

• an abrupt spasmodic movement

• (mechanics) the rate of change of acceleration

• meat (especially beef) cut in strips and dried in the sun

• raising a weight from shoulder height to above the head by straightening the arms

• a sudden abrupt pull

verb

• pull, or move with a sudden movement

• move with abrupt, seemingly uncontrolled motions

• make an uncontrolled, short, jerky motion

• jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched

• throw or toss with a quick motion

96%3Exact Match!
noun

• a sudden abrupt pull

• a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships

verb

• pull hard

• strive and make an effort to reach a goal

• tow (a vessel) with a tug

• carry with difficulty

• move by pulling hard

• pull or strain hard at

• struggle in opposition

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adjective

• of or relating to the United States of America or its people or language or culture

• of or relating to or characteristic of the continents and islands of the Americas

noun

• a native or inhabitant of the United States

• the English language as used in the United States

• a native or inhabitant of a North American or Central American or South American country

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Telegraph Quick30 Oct 2024 Down 4
New York Times03 Jun 2024 Across 43
New York Times10 Mar 2024 Across 91
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