Bend it, like Beckham? Crossword Clue

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Bend it, like Beckham? Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. joint between the femur and tibia in a quadruped; corresponds to the human knee
2. hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

LIKE (verb)
1. prefer or wish to do something
2. feel about or towards; consider, evaluate, or regard
LIKE (adjective)
1. resembling or similar; having the same or some of the same characteristics; often used in combination
2. conforming in every respect
LIKE (noun)
1. a similar kind
2. a kind of person
BEND (verb)
1. turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest
2. bend a joint
BEND (noun)
1. movement that causes the formation of a curve
2. an angular or rounded shape made by folding

Hint 3: Anagram

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

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