Self-restraint needed seeing cheek after altercation during meal? Crossword Clue

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% STIFFUPPERLIP Self-restraint needed seeing cheek after altercation during meal? (13) The Telegraph Cryptic May 4, 2016
4% BURP Sound after a satisfying meal (4)
4% NOTE "___ to self . . ." (4) USA Today Jan 25, 2026
4% EGOS Senses of self (4) USA Today Jan 25, 2026
4% VAIN Self-important (4) Commuter Jan 24, 2026
4% TEARS They make streaks on cheeks (5) New York Times Jan 23, 2026
4% FORBEAR Show restraint (7) Universal Jan 22, 2026
4% EXPERT No longer cheeking master? (6) The Times Cryptic Jan 21, 2026
4% ROUGE Cheek cosmetic (5) Commuter Jan 12, 2026
4% AMID During (4) Eugene Sheffer Jan 6, 2026

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