Out of joint? Crossword Clue

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Out of joint? Crossword Answer

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(adjective)
1. not taken up by scheduled activities
2. not fixed in position
(verb)
1. part with a possession or right
2. relieve from
(noun)
1. people who are free
(adverb)
1. without restraint

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

JOINT (noun)
1. marijuana leaves rolled into a cigarette for smoking
2. (anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)
JOINT (verb)
1. provide with a joint
2. fasten with a joint
JOINT (adjective)
1. affecting or involving two or more
2. involving both houses of a legislature
OUT (adverb)
1. from one’s possession
OUT (adjective)
1. knocked unconscious by a heavy blow
2. excluded from use or mention
OUT (verb)
1. to state openly and publicly one’s homosexuality
2. be made known; be disclosed or revealed
OUT (noun)
1. (baseball) a failure by a batter or runner to reach a base safely in baseball

Hint 3: Anagram

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FERE

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53. Ink

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Down

1. Completely convinced

2. French letter opener

3. Niche for a shrine

4. Essence of the matter

5. "I'll take the blame"

6. Some body builders?

7. Broccoli ___

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9. A little possessive, perhaps?

10. Pocket money

11. Momentous moments

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13. 'I'm listening . . .'

15. One who's on the defense, perhaps

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22. Longing look

24. Rigi of Switzerland, e.g.

25. One setting on speakers

26. Classic toy for budding engineers

27. Long look

28. Peach or plum

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31. Settled on the bottom?

33. Gelded

36. __ Fridays

37. Hangouts

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41. They make streaks on cheeks

42. Mass

44. Tip

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46. Couple

47. Funeral __

49. Texter's "ciao"

50. Late actor Kilmer

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