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Moved Ahead Cautiously Crossword Clue
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NOSED which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
NOSED
Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "NOSED" which means:
- adjective
- • Having a nose (either literal or metaphoric) especially of a specified kind verb
- • To move cautiously by advancing its front end.
- • To snoop.
- • To detect by smell or as if by smell.
- • To push with one's nose; to nuzzle.
- • To defeat (as in a race or other contest) by a narrow margin; sometimes with out.
- • To utter in a nasal manner; to pronounce with a nasal twang.
- • To furnish with a nose.
- • To confront; be closely face to face or opposite to.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The detective nosed around the crime scene for clues."
- • "The dog nosed at the ground, searching for buried bones."
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| New York Times06 Jan 1985 | Across 40 | |
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1 | Cautiously informed ahead of time | |
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3 | Moved cautiously and led on, scratching head
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5 | Moved forward slowly and cautiously | |
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