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Thumb Crossword Clue
There are 4 exact and 267 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
HITCH which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
HITCH
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "HITCH" which means:
- noun
- • A period of time spent in military service
- • The state of inactivity following an interruption
- • An unforeseen obstacle
- • A connection between a vehicle and the load that it pulls
- • A knot that can be undone by pulling against the strain that holds it; a temporary knot
- • Any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
- • The uneven manner of walking that results from an injured leg verb
- • To hook or entangle
- • Walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
- • Jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched
- • Travel by getting free rides from motorists
- • Connect to a vehicle:
An example sentence would be:
- • "He gave me a ride without a hitch."
- • "The couple went camping and encountered a hitch when their tent collapsed during a storm."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times08 Dec 1999 | Down 52 | |
| New York Times06 Jun 1998 | Across 40 | |
| New York Times22 Feb 1981 | Down 103 | |
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