Seizes, in slang Crossword Clue

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Seizes, in slang Crossword Answer

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Hint 1: Clue Definition

SLANG (verb)
1. fool or hoax
2. abuse with coarse language
SLANG (noun)
1. a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)
2. informal language consisting of words and expressions that are not considered appropriate for formal occasions; often vituperative or vulgar

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MONOGLOTS

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32. Expected

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34. Stratovolcano overlooking the Medit.

35. Call upon

36. Mena of “American Pie”

37. Versailles VIP

38. Busker’s tip collector

39. Triumphant cry

42. Executed perfectly

44. Day, to Donatello

47. Item in a numismatist’s file cabinet?

49. Author following a long session autographing books?

53. “Down,” in diner lingo

54. Oscar-winner Matlin

55. Full-flavored, perhaps

56. Extreme power

57. Some summer babies

59. Small parts

60. 1917 newsmaker

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63. Set of steps

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66. Complains

67. Shady areas

68. Soft mineral

70. Long stretch

72. Oaxaca water

73. Pretenses

74. “Sorry, out of the question”

76. Result of some polishing at Hogwarts?

78. Person in charge of maintaining the ship’s spars?

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87. Home improvement initials

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107. Part of a chain

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2. Generous bar buy

3. Grant-___

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8. Dismayed shout

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11. 'Of course!'

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14. Coll. reward

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16. Accepting of, informally

17. Earthy pigment

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59. Assumed identity

60. Susan of soaps

62. Targets for Apple Pencils

64. Start of a lover’s verse

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69. Poker payment

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79. B-boy link

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