Pluck
Crossword Clue and Answers
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Publications
- The New York Times Crossword - Sunday, 9 Dec 2018
Crossword Answers
3 letters
ROB
Rip off; ask an unreasonable price
4 letters
SOAK
Washing something by allowing it to soak
ROLL
Walking with a swaying gait
CULL
Remove something that has been rejected; "cull the sick members of the herd"
PULL
The act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you; "the pull up the hill had him breathing harder"; "his strenuous pulling strained his back"
TEAR
An occasion for excessive eating or drinking; "they went on a bust that lasted three days"
GUTS
Fortitude and determination; "he didn't have the guts to try it"
GRIT
Fortitude and determination; "he didn't have the guts to try it"
PICK
The act of choosing or selecting; "your choice of colors was unfortunate"; "you can take your pick"
HOOK
A sharp curve or crook; a shape resembling a hook
5 letters
TWANG
A sharp vibrating sound (as of a plucked string)
NERVE
The courage to carry on; "he kept fighting on pure spunk"; "you haven't got the heart for baseball"
PLUNK
(baseball) hitting a baseball so that it drops suddenly
MOXIE
Fortitude and determination; "he didn't have the guts to try it"
HEART
An inclination or tendency of a certain kind; "he had a change of heart"
VALOR
The qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle); "he showed great heroism in battle"; "he received a medal for valor"
SPUNK
The courage to carry on; "he kept fighting on pure spunk"; "you haven't got the heart for baseball"
TWEAK
A squeeze with the fingers
PLUME
The light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds
6 letters
HUSTLE
A rapid active commotion
SNATCH
The act of catching an object with the hands; "Mays made the catch with his back to the plate"; "he made a grab for the ball before it landed"; "Martin's snatch at the bridle failed and the horse raced away"; "the infielder's snap and throw was a single motion"
METTLE
The courage to carry on; "he kept fighting on pure spunk"; "you haven't got the heart for baseball"
TWEEZE
Pluck with tweezers; "tweeze facial hair"
FLEECE
A soft bulky fabric with deep pile; used chiefly for clothing
GAZUMP
Rip off; ask an unreasonable price
7 letters
COURAGE
A quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
RESOLVE
The trait of being resolute; "his resoluteness carried him through the battle"; "it was his unshakeable resolution to finish the work"
DEPLUME
Strip of feathers; "pull a chicken"; "pluck the capon"
PICKOFF
Pull or pull out sharply; "pluck the flowers off the bush"
PULLOFF
Be successful; achieve a goal; "She succeeded in persuading us all"; "I managed to carry the box upstairs"; "She pulled it off, even though we never thought her capable of it"; "The pianist negociated the difficult runs"
8 letters
DISPLUME
Strip of feathers; "pull a chicken"; "pluck the capon"
9 letters
SURCHARGE
Fill to an excessive degree; "The air was surcharged with tension"
DEPLUMATE
Strip of feathers; "pull a chicken"; "pluck the capon"
GUTSINESS
The trait of showing courage and determination in spite of possible loss or injury
10 letters
PLUCKINESS
The trait of showing courage and determination in spite of possible loss or injury
OVERCHARGE
Place too much a load on; "don't overload the car"