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Something Clutched At With The Way Unprepared To Take Half Of Us Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
STRAWS which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
STRAWS
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "STRAWS" which means:
- noun
- • Plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
- • Material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds
- • A variable yellow tint; dull yellow, often diluted with white
- • A thin paper or plastic tube used to suck liquids into the mouth adjective satellite
- • Of a pale yellow color like straw; straw-colored verb
- • Cover or provide with or as if with straw
- • Spread by scattering ("straw" is archaic)
An example sentence would be:
- • "I need to buy some straws for the party."
- • "The bartender placed two straws in my cocktail."
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| The Guardian Cryptic22 Dec 2010 | Across 1 | |
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