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| 2 | 29% | 6 | An instrument used for threshing seed or grain | |
| 3 | 27% | 5 | Plant stem left after threshing | |
Threshing Instrument Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 94 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
FLAIL which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
FLAIL
Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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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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| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times27 May 1986 | Across 40 | |
| New York Times20 Jun 1983 | Across 24 | |
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