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SWEEPS which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
SWEEPS
Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "SWEEPS" which means:
- noun
- • A wide scope
- • Someone who cleans soot from chimneys
- • Winning all or all but one of the tricks in bridge
- • A long oar used in an open boat
- • (american football) an attempt to advance the ball by running around the end of the line
- • A movement in an arc verb
- • Sweep across or over
- • Move with sweeping, effortless, gliding motions
- • Sweep with a broom or as if with a broom
- • Force into some kind of situation, condition, or course of action
- • To cover or extend over an area or time period
- • Clean by sweeping
- • Win an overwhelming victory in or on
- • Cover the entire range of
- • Make a big sweeping gesture or movement
An example sentence would be:
- • "She sweeps the floor every morning."
- • "The wind sweeps through the trees."
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Clue Last Found In...
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| New York Times09 Oct 1987 | Across 41 | |
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