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Swells Up Crossword Clue
There are 5 exact and 76 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
DISTENDS which was last seen in the Telegraph Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
DISTENDS
Updated: May 5, 2024 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "DISTENDS" which means:
- verb
- • Become wider
- • Cause to expand as if by internal pressure
- • Swell from or as if from internal pressure
An example sentence would be:
- • "The balloon slowly distends as it fills with air."
- • "The snake distends its jaws to swallow prey larger than its head."
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| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| Telegraph Quick06 May 2024 | Across 8 | |
| New York Times05 Oct 2008 | Down 62 | |
| New York Times15 Oct 2000 | Down 35 | |
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