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Hanger Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is NOOSE which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: NOOSE

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197%5Exact Match!
296%4Exact Match!
339%8 A person who latches onto others for personal gain

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "NOOSE" which means:

    noun
  • • A trap for birds or small mammals; often has a slip noose
  • • A loop formed in a cord or rope by means of a slipknot; it binds tighter as the cord or rope is pulled
  • verb
  • • Make a noose in or of
  • • Secure with a noose

An example sentence would be:

  • • "He tied a noose around his neck."
  • • "The prisoner made a desperate attempt to slip out of the noose."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source #Number Answer
New York Times12 Oct 2008 Down 104
The Guardian Quick22 May 2008 Down 3
New York Times24 Mar 2007 Down 49
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