Reacts to a blow Crossword Clue

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Reacts to a blow Crossword Answer

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Hint 1: Clue Definition

BLOW (verb)
1. make a mess of, destroy or ruin
2. be in motion due to some air or water current
BLOW (noun)
1. an impact (as from a collision)
2. a strong current of air

Hint 2: Anagram

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More WSJ Crossword (3/18/2025) Answers

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20. Diamond sides

22. Flaky mineral

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42. Do some heavy lifting

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48. Exist in great numbers

49. Severe reprimand, metaphorically speaking

50. Spill the beans

51. Jack of “Some Like It Hot”

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Down

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