Whirl like a top Crossword Clue

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Whirl like a top Crossword Answer

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(verb)
1. cause to spin
2. prolong or extend
(noun)
1. rapid descent of an aircraft in a steep spiral
2. the act of rotating rapidly

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

LIKE (verb)
1. prefer or wish to do something
2. feel about or towards; consider, evaluate, or regard
LIKE (adjective)
1. resembling or similar; having the same or some of the same characteristics; often used in combination
2. conforming in every respect
LIKE (noun)
1. a similar kind
2. a kind of person
TOP (verb)
1. be the culminating event
2. pass by, over, or under without making contact
TOP (noun)
1. the first half of an inning; while the visiting team is at bat
2. a canvas tent to house the audience at a circus performance
TOP (adjective)
1. situated at the top or highest position

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More Newsday Crossword (5/19/2026) Answers

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25. Tea sweetener

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28. Undecorated

29. Delay for a while

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