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noun • a harsh noise made by scraping • an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off • a deep bow with the foot drawn backwards (indicating excessive humility) • an indication of damage verb • scratch repeatedly • make by scraping • cut the surface of; wear away the surface of • bend the knees and bow in a servile manner • gather (money or other resources) together over time • bruise, cut, or injure the skin or the surface of | ||||
| 27% | 10 | They may transport both serious and non-serious cases | ||
noun • a vehicle that takes people to and from hospitals | ||||
| 27% | 8 | Euphemism for fat | ||
adjective satellite • having a bone structure that is massive in contrast with the surrounding flesh | ||||
Possible Euphemism For That Is A Serious Crime
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SCRAPE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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SCRAPE
Updated: October 14, 2023
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