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Crossword Clue and Answers

Crossword Answers

3 letters

PEG
A holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing

LOB
An easy return of a tennis ball in a high arc

FOX
Alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs

SHY
A quick throw; "he gave the ball a shy to the first baseman"

RUG
Floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)

4 letters

AFIT

BUNG
A plug used to close a hole in a barrel or flask

SLAP
The act of smacking something; a blow delivered with an open hand

SHED
Cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers; "our dog sheds every Spring"

HAVE
A person who possesses great material wealth

HOLD
The act of grasping; "he released his clasp on my arm"; "he has a strong grip for an old man"; "she kept a firm hold on the railing"

MAKE
The act of mixing cards haphazardly

DROP
The act of dropping something; "they expected the drop would be successful"

GIVE
Cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense; "She gave him a black eye"; "The draft gave me a cold"

FLIP
(sports) the act of throwing the ball to another member of your team; "the pass was fumbled"

PASS
Accept or judge as acceptable; "The teacher passed the student although he was weak"

TOSS
(sports) the act of throwing the ball to another member of your team; "the pass was fumbled"

HURL
A violent throw

FAZE
Disturb the composure of

CAST
A violent throw

5 letters

CHUCK
Informal terms for a meal

AMAZE
Be a mystery or bewildering to; "This beats me!"; "Got me--I don't know the answer!"; "a vexing problem"; "This question really stuck me"

FLING
The act of flinging

HEAVE
Bend out of shape, as under pressure or from heat; "The highway buckled during the heat wave"

PITCH
The action or manner of throwing something; "his pitch fell short and his hat landed on the floor"

SLING
Bandage to support an injured forearm; consisting of a wide triangular piece of cloth hanging from around the neck

WORTH
The quality that renders something desirable or valuable or useful

SHADE
Protective covering that protects something from direct sunlight; "they used umbrellas as shades"; "as the sun moved he readjusted the shade"

6 letters

UNSEAT
Dislodge from one's seat, as from a horse

PROPEL
Cause to move forward with force; "Steam propels this ship"

HURTLE
Move with or as if with a rushing sound; "The cars hurtled by"

SWITCH
The act of changing one thing or position for another; "his switch on abortion cost him the election"

STROKE
A light touch with the hands

BEMUSE
Cause to be confused emotionally

FUDDLE
Be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly; "These questions confuse even the experts"; "This question completely threw me"; "This question befuddled even the teacher"

THRUST
The act of applying force to propel something; "after reaching the desired velocity the drive is cut off"

7 letters

CASTOFF
Get rid of; "he shed his image as a pushy boss"; "shed your clothes"

BEDEVIL
Be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly; "These questions confuse even the experts"; "This question completely threw me"; "This question befuddled even the teacher"

PROJECT
Any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted; "he prepared for great undertakings"

AREARUG

CONFUSE
Make unclear, indistinct, or blurred; "Her remarks confused the debate"; "Their words obnubilate their intentions"

8 letters

THROWOFF
Get rid of; "he shed his image as a pushy boss"; "shed your clothes"

JETTISON
Throw as from an airplane

BEWILDER
Cause to be confused emotionally

CONTRIVE
Put or send forth; "She threw the flashlight beam into the corner"; "The setting sun threw long shadows"; "cast a spell"; "cast a warm light"

BEFUDDLE
Be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly; "These questions confuse even the experts"; "This question completely threw me"; "This question befuddled even the teacher"

CONFOUND
Be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly; "These questions confuse even the experts"; "This question completely threw me"; "This question befuddled even the teacher"

SHAKEOFF
Get rid of; "he shed his image as a pushy boss"; "shed your clothes"

9 letters

CAMSTROKE
The maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam

SCATTERUG

THROWAWAY
Words spoken in a casual way with conscious under-emphasis

10 letters

SCATTERRUG
A small rug; several can be used in a room

14 letters

DISCOMBOBULATE
Be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly; "These questions confuse even the experts"; "This question completely threw me"; "This question befuddled even the teacher"