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noun • an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War) • an American (especially to non-Americans) verb • pull, or move with a sudden movement | ||||
| 95% | 5 | Exact Match! | ||
noun • A wild hook shot played without style. • Sputum. verb • To play such a shot. • To lift (a heavy object) carelessly; hoist. • To throw something out. • To spit. | ||||
| 39% | 3 | Pull sharply | ||
noun • a sudden abrupt pull • a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships verb • pull hard • strive and make an effort to reach a goal • tow (a vessel) with a tug • carry with difficulty • move by pulling hard • pull or strain hard at • struggle in opposition | ||||
Tug Sharply
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YANK which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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YANK
Updated: October 11, 2023
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