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Thrash About Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is FLAIL which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: FLAIL

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199%5Exact Match!
295%6Exact Match!
390%6 to wiggle or twist the body from side to side

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "FLAIL" which means:

    noun
  • • An implement consisting of handle with a free swinging stick at the end; used in manual threshing
  • verb
  • • Give a thrashing to; beat hard
  • • Move like a flail; thresh about

An example sentence would be:

  • • "She flailed her arms wildly to catch the attention of the lifeguard."
  • • "The wounded soldier flailed on the ground, desperately trying to crawl to safety."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source #Number Answer
The Guardian Quick27 Apr 2019 Across 9
New York Times18 Dec 2018 Down 22
New York Times16 Feb 1977 Across 25
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