Jerk Crossword Clue

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Jerk Crossword Answer

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YANK

(4 letters)

TWERP

(5 letters)

SCHMO

(5 letters)

SPASM

(5 letters)

TWITCH

(6 letters)

TIC

(3 letters)

TUG

(3 letters)

TOOL

(4 letters)

NIMROD

(6 letters)

TUGON

(5 letters)

MEANIE

(6 letters)

SHMO

(4 letters)

Helpful Hints

(noun)
1. slang for sexual intercourse
2. the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on

Hint 2: Clue Definition

JERK (noun)
1. a dull stupid fatuous person
2. a sudden abrupt pull
JERK (verb)
1. throw or toss with a quick motion
2. pull, or move with a sudden movement

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

YANK
(4 letters)
TWERP
(5 letters)
SCHMO
(5 letters)
SPASM
(5 letters)
TWITCH
(6 letters)
TIC
(3 letters)
TUG
(3 letters)
TOOL
(4 letters)
NIMROD
(6 letters)
TUGON
(5 letters)
MEANIE
(6 letters)
SHMO
(4 letters)

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