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Gave A Sly Signal Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is WINKED which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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199%6Exact Match!
231%13Sly cent in deal (anag) — on the sly
327%6 In a sly and sly manner

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "WINKED" which means:

    noun
  • • A very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
  • • Closing one eye quickly as a signal
  • • A reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly
  • verb
  • • Signal by winking
  • • Gleam or glow intermittently
  • • Briefly shut the eyes
  • • Keep back by blinking

An example sentence would be:

  • • "She winked at me from across the room."
  • • "He winked slyly as he walked past."

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New York Times17 Oct 2010 Down 26
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