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| 99% | 4 | Exact Match! | ||
noun • a quarrel about petty points • a cloth covering (a legging) that covers the instep and ankles • a young oyster or other bivalve verb • come down like raindrops • become permanently attached • strike with a sound like that of falling rain • clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval • engage in a brief and petty quarrel • spawn • clap one's hands together | ||||
| 32% | 13 | May occur when a person scratches or touches an infected area and then touches an uninfected area | ||
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| 27% | 4 | Soft touches | ||
noun • the sound made by a gentle blow • a light touch or stroke adverb • completely or perfectly adjective satellite • having only superficial plausibility • exactly suited to the occasion verb • pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin • hit lightly | ||||
18 Across Where Soft Touches Rejected
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SPAT which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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SPAT
Updated: December 12, 2024
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