The Clue
Chew noisily (7 letter answer)
The Answer
SCRUNCH
Tags
Notes
The answer SCRUNCH is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Related Clues
Squeeze
Compress
Make compact, with "up"
Definition
SCRUNCH as a noun:
1. a crunching noise
SCRUNCH as a verb:
1. (crump, thud, scrunch) = make a noise typical of an engine lacking lubricants
2. (squat, crouch, scrunch, scrunch up, hunker, hunker down) = sit on one's heels; "In some cultures, the women give birth while squatting"; "The children hunkered down to protect themselves from the sandstorm"
3. (wrinkle, ruckle, crease, crinkle, scrunch, scrunch up, crisp) = make wrinkles or creases into a smooth surface; "The dress got wrinkled"