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noun • an instinctive motive • a strong restless desire verb • force or impel in an indicated direction • push for something • spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts | ||||
| 35% | 5 | Smoke provoking tears, though not beginning to rise | ||
noun • a roll of tobacco for smoking | ||||
| 35% | 7 | Mouth kisses companion, provoking desire | ||
noun • an enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal; the principal organ of digestion • the region of the body of a vertebrate between the thorax and the pelvis • an inclination or liking for things involving conflict or difficulty or unpleasantness • an appetite for food verb • bear to eat • put up with something or somebody unpleasant | ||||
Rise Removing Top Provoking Desire
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URGE which was last seen in the Telegraph Cryptic crossword.
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URGE
Updated: September 1, 2025
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