Crack a smile Crossword Clue

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Crack a smile Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
(verb)
1. to draw back the lips and reveal the teeth, in a smile, grimace, or snarl

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

CRACK (noun)
1. a purified and potent form of cocaine that is smoked rather than snorted; highly addictive
2. a long narrow opening
CRACK (verb)
1. become fractured; break or crack on the surface only
2. suffer a nervous breakdown
CRACK (adjective)
1. of the highest quality
SMILE (noun)
1. a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
SMILE (verb)
1. change one’s facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
2. express with a smile

Hint 3: Anagram

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GIRN

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