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Use Shears Crossword Clue
There are 2 exact and 145 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
SNIP which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
SNIP
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "SNIP" which means:
- noun
- • A small piece of anything (especially a piece that has been snipped off)
- • The act of clipping or snipping verb
- • Sever or remove by pinching or snipping
- • Cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of
An example sentence would be:
- • "I need a snip to fix my hair."
- • "The tailor made a snip in the fabric before sewing."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times06 Aug 2018 | Across 35 | |
| New York Times08 Apr 1998 | Down 56 | |
| New York Times31 Jan 1992 | Across 24 | |
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