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Urgent Crossword Clue
There are 15 exact and 259 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
PRESSING which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
PRESSING
Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "PRESSING" which means:
- noun
- • The act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
- • A metal or plastic part that is made by a mechanical press adjective satellite
- • Compelling immediate action verb
- • To exert weight or force against, to act upon with force or weight; to exert pressure upon.
- • To activate a button or key by exerting a downward or forward force on it, and then releasing it.
- • To compress, squeeze.
- • To clasp, hold in an embrace.
- • To reduce to a particular shape or form by pressure, especially flatten or smooth.
- • To flatten a selected area of fabric using an iron with an up-and-down, not sliding, motion, so as to avoid disturbing adjacent areas.
- • To drive or thrust by pressure, to force in a certain direction.
- • To weigh upon, oppress, trouble.
- • To force to a certain end or result; to urge strongly.
- • To try to force (something upon someone).
- • To hasten, urge onward.
- • To urge, beseech, entreat.
- • To lay stress upon.
- • To throng, crowd.
- • To print.
- • To force into service, particularly into naval service. adjective
- • Needing urgent attention.
- • Insistent, earnest, or persistent.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The pressing issue of climate change needs immediate attention."
- • "The pressing need for clean water is a global concern."
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| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Quick12 Dec 2022 | Down 11 | |
| New York Times12 Dec 2018 | Down 11 | |
| The Guardian Quick21 Sep 2018 | Across 15 | |
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