Scarper
Crossword Clue and Answers
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This clue in was most recently seen in the wild in The Guardian Quick.
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Publications
- The Guardian Quick - Monday, 18 Oct 2021
- Irish Independent - Simple - Saturday, 31 Jul 2021
Crossword Answers
3 letters
LAM
A rapid escape (as by criminals); "the thieves made a clean getaway"; "after the expose he had to take it on the lam"
RUN
Perform as expected when applied; "The washing machine won't go unless it's plugged in"; "Does this old car still run well?"; "This old radio doesn't work anymore"
4 letters
BUNK
A bed on a ship or train; usually in tiers
SCAT
Singing jazz; the singer substitutes nonsense syllables for the words of the song and tries to sound like a musical instrument
FLEE
Run away quickly; "He threw down his gun and fled"
5 letters
SCRAM
Leave immediately; used usually in the imperative form; "Scram!"
6 letters
DECAMP
Run away; usually includes taking something or somebody along; "The thief made off with our silver"; "the accountant absconded with the cash from the safe"
ESCAPE
The act of escaping physically; "he made his escape from the mental hospital"; "the canary escaped from its cage"; "his flight was an indication of his guilt"
7 letters
RUNAWAY
Someone who flees from an uncongenial situation; "fugitives from the sweatshops"
8 letters
TURNTAIL
Flee; take to one's heels; cut and run; "If you see this man, run!"; "The burglars escaped before the police showed up"
9 letters
SKEDADDLE
A hasty flight
BREAKAWAY
The act of breaking away or withdrawing from; "there was a breakaway by the discontented members"; "a breaking away from family and neighborhood"
10 letters
FLYTHECOOP
Flee; take to one's heels; cut and run; "If you see this man, run!"; "The burglars escaped before the police showed up"
HIGHTAILIT
Flee; take to one's heels; cut and run; "If you see this man, run!"; "The burglars escaped before the police showed up"
14 letters
TAKETOTHEWOODS
Flee; take to one's heels; cut and run; "If you see this man, run!"; "The burglars escaped before the police showed up"
15 letters
HEADFORTHEHILLS
Flee; take to one's heels; cut and run; "If you see this man, run!"; "The burglars escaped before the police showed up"