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Zips And Runs Away Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 153 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
FLIES which was last seen in the Telegraph Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
FLIES
Updated: October 12, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "FLIES" which means:
- noun
- • (theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains) verb
- • To hit a fly ball; to hit a fly ball that is caught for an out. compare ground (verb) and line (verb).
- • To travel through the air, another gas or a vacuum, without being in contact with a grounded surface.
- • To flee, to escape (from).
- • To cause to fly (travel or float in the air): to transport via air or the like.
- • (of a proposal, project or idea) to be accepted, come about or work out.
- • To travel very fast, hasten.
- • To move suddenly, or with violence; to do an act suddenly or swiftly.
- • To display (a flag) on a flagpole.
- • To hunt with a hawk.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The flies were buzzing around the garbage can."
- • "He caught a few flies in the flytrap."
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| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| Telegraph Cryptic20 Jul 2023 | Across 17 | |
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