Draws the short straw NYT Crossword Clue

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Draws the short straw Crossword Clue Answers

A clue can have multiple answers, and we have provided all the ones that we are aware of for Draws the short straw. This clue last appeared March 10, 2022 in the NYT Crossword. You’ll want to cross-reference the length of the answers below with the required length in the crossword puzzle you are working on for the correct answer. The solution to the Draws the short straw crossword clue should be:

  • LOSES (5 letters)

Below, you’ll find any keyword(s) defined that may help you understand the clue or the answer better. Find all the solutions for the puzzle on our NYT Crossword March 10 2022 Answers guide.

Clue & Answer Definitions

  • STRAW (verb)
    1. spread by scattering (
    2. cover or provide with or as if with straw
  • STRAW (noun)
    1. material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds
    2. a variable yellow tint; dull yellow, often diluted with white
  • STRAW (adjective)
    1. of a pale yellow color like straw; straw-colored
  • SHORT (adjective)
    1. of insufficient quantity to meet a need
    2. marked by rude or peremptory shortness
  • SHORT (verb)
    1. cheat someone by not returning him enough money
    2. create a short circuit in
  • SHORT (adverb)
    1. at a disadvantage
    2. quickly and without warning
  • SHORT (noun)
    1. the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed between second and third base
    2. accidental contact between two points in an electric circuit that have a potential difference

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