Lightly roast Crossword Clue

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(verb)
1. subject to laughter or ridicule
2. form vertical ribs by knitting
(noun)
1. any of the 12 pairs of curved arches of bone extending from the spine to or toward the sternum in humans (and similar bones in most vertebrates)
2. a projecting molding on the underside of a vault or ceiling; may be ornamental or structural

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

LIGHTLY (adverb)
1. in a small quantity or extent
2. with few burdens
ROAST (verb)
1. subject to laughter or ridicule
2. cook with dry heat, usually in an oven
ROAST (noun)
1. a piece of meat roasted or for roasting and of a size for slicing into more than one portion
2. negative criticism
ROAST (adjective)
1. (meat) cooked by dry heat in an oven

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More NYT Crossword (3/29/2025) Answers

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