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Word "GRASPING" Definitions:


Part of Speech:
Noun
Definition:
the act of gripping something firmly with the hands (or the tentacles)
Synonyms:
prehension, seizing, taking hold

Part of Speech:
Adjective
Definition:
immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth
Synonyms:
avaricious, covetous, grabby, greedy, prehensile
Examples:
a grasping old miser
grasping commercialism

Part of Speech:
Noun
Definition:
understanding with difficulty
Examples:
the lecture was beyond his most strenuous graspings

Crossword Clues for GRASPING

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Clue Source Date
Selfish understanding (8)
Snatching a run in, out of breath (8)
(& 7-across) Vainly seeking help to secure gun's spot back amid turf? (8,2,6)
Understanding to be avaricious (8)
Understanding how to be avaricious?
Comprehending that grating goes on after base of plug (8)
Greedy pigs gran upset (8)
Mean to be understanding?
Understanding it's mean
Understanding it makes the note harsh (8)
Holding an avaricious attitude
Understanding the tight-fisted (8)
Showing astonishment about queen being greedy The Times Quick Cryptic 20 Sep 2023
Greedy husky going after grub to polish off? The Times Cryptic 07 Sep 2023
Short of breath crossing river, and understanding The Telegraph Cryptic 14 Jun 2023
Comprehending Family Time 05 Dec 2022
Comprehending or clutching Family Time 09 May 2021
With 44-Down, making futile attempts ... and an extra hint to this puzzle's theme New York Times 18 Apr 2021
Understanding how Scrooge might be described?
Mercenary run, a run to intercept goods
Panting to get hold of riches, for a start?
Comprehending
Avaricious
Avaricious
Avaricious.
Acquisitive.
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