Slip ___ (hurt your back) Crossword Clue

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Slip ___ (hurt your back) Crossword Answer

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

HURT (noun)
1. the act of damaging something or someone
2. a damage or loss
HURT (verb)
1. feel physical pain
2. cause emotional anguish or make miserable
HURT (adjective)
1. damaged; used of inanimate objects or their value
2. suffering from physical injury especially that suffered in battle
SLIP (verb)
1. move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner
2. move stealthily
SLIP (noun)
1. the act of avoiding capture (especially by cunning)
2. bed linen consisting of a cover for a pillow

Hint 2: Anagram

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ACIDS

More WSJ Crossword (10/10/2025) Answers

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48. Starbucks size

49. Beneath the surface

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Down

1. Turned on

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4. Heating stuff

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