Sift (through) Crossword Clue

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Sift (through) Crossword Answer

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CULL

(4 letters)

RIFLE

(5 letters)

COMB

(4 letters)

Helpful Hints

(verb)
1. blow away or off with a current of air
2. select desirable parts from a group or list
(noun)
1. the act of separating grain from chaff

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

THROUGH (adjective)
1. having finished or arrived at completion
2. (of a route or journey etc.) continuing without requiring stops or changes
THROUGH (adverb)
1. throughout the entire extent
SIFT (verb)
1. distinguish and separate out
2. separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

CULL
(4 letters)
RIFLE
(5 letters)
COMB
(4 letters)

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