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noun • implement consisting of a small piece of cotton that is used to apply medication or cleanse a wound or obtain a specimen of a secretion • cleaning implement consisting of absorbent material fastened to a handle; for cleaning floors verb • wash with a swab or a mop • apply (usually a liquid) to a surface | ||||
| 42% | 5 | Spit, especially excessive spit or saliva | ||
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| 39% | 7 | The spit in a spit roast, e.g. | ||
noun • One who or that which rotates. • A muscle by which a joint can be rotated. • A revolving reverberatory furnace. • A banner ad that cycles through multiple advertisements. | ||||
Do A Spit Take
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SWAB which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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SWAB
Updated: May 13, 2025
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