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verb • become stiff or stiffer • make stiff or stiffer • severely restrict in scope or extent | ||||
| 34% | 8 | Nickname for stubborn or stubborn-minded people | ||
noun • A California fish (Scorpaenichthys marmoratus), allied to the sculpin. | ||||
| 27% | 6 | Become less stubborn | ||
verb • straighten up or out; make straight • unfasten, as a sail, from a spar or a stay • free from flexure • make less taut • become less tense, rest, or take one's ease • release from mental strain, tension, or formality | ||||
Become Stubborn If Force Is Held By Weapon
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STIFFEN which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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STIFFEN
Updated: October 14, 2023
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