___ reflex (throat contraction) Crossword Clue

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___ reflex (throat contraction) Crossword Answer

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(verb)
1. prevent from speaking out
2. make an unsuccessful effort to vomit; strain to vomit
(noun)
1. restraint put into a person’s mouth to prevent speaking or shouting
2. a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

CONTRACTION (noun)
1. the process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together
2. (physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber)
THROAT (noun)
1. the passage to the stomach and lungs; in the front part of the neck below the chin and above the collarbone
2. an opening in the vamp of a shoe at the instep

More Daily Themed Crossword (2/23/2025) Answers

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15. "...man ___ mouse?": 2 wds.:

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21. Jar topper

22. Tissue thickness

23. Body drier

27. Car starters

28. Poetic tribute

31. Item from a squirrel's stash

33. "The mitochondria is the ___ of the cell," famous line heard during Biology that is a funny and unexpected memory from school

36. "Now You ___," movie franchise where street magicians pull off heists: 2 wds.

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50. ___ and dine

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