___ 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

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13. Not "yay"

14. Great Lake name that sounds like a synonym of "spooky"

15. Cold slushy drink with a polar bear mascot

16. "Please, no more details!" in textspeak: Abbr.

17. ___ green vegetables (spinach, e.g.)

19. McDonald's pork sandwich introduced in 1981 that was retired, but has been brought back for limited runs via petitions

21. Starchy veggie that may be purple in color

23. ___ de toilette (light perfume)

24. Rough terrain vehicle: Abbr.

27. Wrinkly-faced dog

29. Mexican ___, menu item introduced by Taco Bell in 1985 that was discontinued in 2020, but restored via a petition with over 170k signees

33. Cat's "I need milk"

35. Cambridge research university (anagram of "Tim"): Abbr.

37. Motel light gas

38. Chicken ___, menu item introduced by Burger King in 2005 that was discontinued in 2012, but restored via social media pleas and petitions

42. Simba, to Mufasa in "The Lion King"

43. "___ bit of sugar" (recipe directive): 2 wds.

44. Divided, like the check

46. Health supplement company: Abbr.

48. Atom with a positive or negative charge

49. Like a flimsy excuse

52. Chapel promise: 2 wds.

54. Double ___, menu item introduced by KFC in 2010 that was discontinued by 2014, but was brought back for a limited run in 2023

58. “The drinks are ___!” (“Our treat!”): 2 wds.

59. "Longlegs" actor Cage, familiarly

60. Beautiful Egyptian queen, for short

61. Manny's sloth friend in the "Ice Age" franchise

62. Bebe Rexha's "___ Mess": 2 wds.

63. Police investigator, for short

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4. Prefix with "Pen" or "tome"

5. Jean-___ Picard, "Star Trek" captain (anagram of "UCL")

6. Krispy ___ (doughnut chain)

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8. 'Mary Had a Little ___'

9. "Just so you know," in texting lingo: Abbr.

10. High-voltage fish

12. Quick summary of last week's episode, say

18. Little dog's bark

20. Reduce to rubble (word hidden in "bruin")

22. "Mother" to a Brit

24. Big initials in bowling (anagram of "fam")

25. Prefix meaning 'trillion'

26. No longer valid, as an agreement

28. Band bookings

30. Citrusy garnish

31. City wildlife enclosure

32. Michigan's ___ Arbor

34. Potato ___, menu item introduced by KFC in the mid-'90s that got cut in 2020 until relentless petitions won a nationwide comeback

36. Ingredient used to make boba pearls

39. ___ Marzano tomatoes

41. Mop & ___ (cleaning product)

45. Where the Capitol is: 2 wds.

47. ___ Minis, menu item introduced by Burger King in 1998 that got axed in 2012 until petitions brought them back for a limited run in 2025

49. The "L" in L.A.

50. Darth Vader's childhood nickname

51. "Mississippi" pie

53. Like the lighting in a bar, commonly

55. The good ___ days

56. Tiny bit

57. "All that glitters is ___ gold..."

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