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| 99% | 8 | Exact Match! | ||
verb • start playing • begin | ||||
| 24% | 8 | Winning a trick by playing a higher card than your opponent | ||
verb • To deceive or outwit. | ||||
| 24% | 10 | John Mayer, known for his soulful guitar playing and smooth vocals, is a Grammy-winning... | ||
noun • a musician who plays the guitar | ||||
Start Playing In Attack When Winning
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STRIKEUP which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
STRIKEUP
Updated: October 14, 2023
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