Scrape (out) Crossword Clue

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Scrape (out) Crossword Answer

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

SCRAPE (noun)
1. a deep bow with the foot drawn backwards (indicating excessive humility)
2. an indication of damage
SCRAPE (verb)
1. scratch repeatedly
2. bend the knees and bow in a servile manner
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

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Down

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