Heart throb? Crossword Clue

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Heart throb? Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. the rhythmic contraction and expansion of the arteries with each beat of the heart
2. the rate at which the heart beats; usually measured to obtain a quick evaluation of a person’s health
(verb)
1. produce or modulate (as electromagnetic waves) in the form of short bursts or pulses or cause an apparatus to produce pulses
2. expand and contract rhythmically; beat rhythmically

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

THROB (verb)
1. expand and contract rhythmically; beat rhythmically
2. tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
THROB (noun)
1. an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart)
2. a deep pulsating type of pain
HEART (noun)
1. the hollow muscular organ located behind the sternum and between the lungs; its rhythmic contractions move the blood through the body
2. the courage to carry on

Hint 3: Anagram

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

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