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Show Contempt Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is SPIT which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: SPIT

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We think the answer is "SPIT" which means:

    noun
  • • A narrow strip of land that juts out into the sea
  • • A clear liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands of the mouth; moistens the mouth and starts the digestion of starches
  • • A skewer for holding meat over a fire
  • • The act of spitting (forcefully expelling saliva)
  • verb
  • • Expel or eject (saliva or phlegm or sputum) from the mouth
  • • Utter with anger or contempt
  • • Rain gently
  • • Drive a skewer through

An example sentence would be:

  • • "He wiped the spit off his face."
  • • "There was a small spot of spit on his shirt."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source #Number Answer
The Guardian Quick21 Nov 2007 Down 1
New York Times13 Oct 2001 Across 22
New York Times24 Aug 1995 Down 30
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