VERB: "to strike lightly especially with a slight sound" Crossword Clue

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VERB: "to strike lightly especially with a slight sound" Crossword Answer

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(verb)
1. draw from; make good use of
2. tap a telephone or telegraph wire to get information
(noun)
1. a gentle blow
2. the sound made by a gentle blow

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

LIGHTLY (adverb)
1. in a small quantity or extent
2. with few burdens
ESPECIALLY (adverb)
1. to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
2. in a special manner

Hint 3: Anagram

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