Jerk Crossword Clue

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Jerk Crossword Answer

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TWERP

(5 letters)

ASS

(3 letters)

SCHMO

(5 letters)

SPASM

(5 letters)

TWITCH

(6 letters)

TIC

(3 letters)

TUG

(3 letters)

TOOL

(4 letters)

NIMROD

(6 letters)

TUGON

(5 letters)

MEANIE

(6 letters)

SHMO

(4 letters)

Helpful Hints

(verb)
1. pull, or move with a sudden movement
(noun)
1. an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)
2. an American (especially to non-Americans)

Hint 2: Clue Definition

JERK (noun)
1. a dull stupid fatuous person
2. a sudden abrupt pull
JERK (verb)
1. throw or toss with a quick motion
2. pull, or move with a sudden movement

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

TWERP
(5 letters)
ASS
(3 letters)
SCHMO
(5 letters)
SPASM
(5 letters)
TWITCH
(6 letters)
TIC
(3 letters)
TUG
(3 letters)
TOOL
(4 letters)
NIMROD
(6 letters)
TUGON
(5 letters)
MEANIE
(6 letters)
SHMO
(4 letters)

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