Bad scare about parking: a scuff Crossword Clue

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Bad scare about parking: a scuff Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. a deep bow with the foot drawn backwards (indicating excessive humility)
2. an indication of damage
(verb)
1. scratch repeatedly
2. bend the knees and bow in a servile manner

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

PARKING (noun)
1. space in which vehicles can be parked
2. the act of maneuvering a vehicle into a location where it can be left temporarily
SCARE (verb)
1. cause fear in
2. cause to lose courage
SCARE (noun)
1. sudden mass fear and anxiety over anticipated events
2. a sudden attack of fear

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Across

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Down

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