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| 99% | 5 | Exact Match! | ||
noun • a small nonrigid airship used for observation or as a barrage balloon • any elderly pompous reactionary ultranationalistic person (after the cartoon character created by Sir David Low) | ||||
| 33% | 3 | Burst, as a balloon | ||
noun • an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk • a sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavoring • a sharp explosive sound as from a gunshot or drawing a cork • music of general appeal to teenagers; a bland watered-down version of rock'n'roll with more rhythm and harmony and an emphasis on romantic love adverb • like a pop or with a pop adjective satellite • (of music or art) new and of general appeal (especially among young people) verb • bulge outward • hit a pop-fly • make a sharp explosive noise • fire a weapon with a loud explosive noise • cause to make a sharp explosive sound • appear suddenly or unexpectedly; happen unexpectedly • put or thrust suddenly and forcefully • release suddenly • hit or strike • drink down entirely • take drugs, especially orally • cause to burst with a loud, explosive sound • burst open with a sharp, explosive sound | ||||
| 32% | 7 | Vessel that's burst into something that might burst, not half! | ||
noun • a relatively large open container that you fill with water and use to wash the body | ||||
First To Burst Flaccid Balloon
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BLIMP which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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BLIMP
Updated: October 14, 2023
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