Beat, but barely Crossword Clue

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Beat, but barely Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. the attribute of urgency in tone of voice
2. the boundary of a surface
(verb)
1. lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
2. advance slowly, as if by inches

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

BARELY (adverb)
1. almost not
2. by a little
BEAT (noun)
1. a regular route for a sentry or policeman
2. the rhythmic contraction and expansion of the arteries with each beat of the heart
BEAT (verb)
1. come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
2. make a rhythmic sound
BEAT (adjective)
1. very tired

Hint 3: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
GEED

More WSJ Crossword (6/4/2025) Answers

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21. Cart puller

23. Change one's story?

24. Grumpy, irritable

28. Round figure?

31. Top-selling solo Irish singer

32. Cast off

33. Creamy cheese

34. Hawk on one’s shoulder, say

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39. COST, COST

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44. Puts away

45. Bolivian boy

47. Do some eye surgery, say

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55. Detriment

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58. Gender-related prefix

59. BIZARRE, WEIRD

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66. Befit

67. Hackneyed

69. Some gridiron players

70. Book maker, of a sort

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Down

1. Give in

2. Pressure

3. Villain

4. Benefit from

5. Many a chemical element

6. Artless art

7. Noisy squabble

8. ___ Jima

9. Fills to the gills

10. Sleeveless undergarment

11. Eloquent speech

12. Sculler's implement

13. Nova network

19. DMV licenses, e.g.

22. Short poetic stanza

25. Dyed designs

26. Jessica Chastain feature

27. Garfield’s victim, often

29. Sushi bar supply

30. Get into the pool

33. S.O.S alternative

35. Obama health plan, for short

37. Many Mel Brooks movies

38. Angular attachment?

39. Toaster oven part

40. Defense against intruders

41. “Jazz” novelist Morrison

42. Jennings of "Jeopardy!"

46. Motel sign

48. Point a finger at

49. Evades

50. Personal writings

52. Old hand

53. Tickle

54. It’s usually canceled

56. Part of a parcel

59. Tribute in verse

60. Accomplished

61. Dad joke basis

62. Eye protector

64. Scoundrel

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