The Clue
Grab suddenly (6 letter answer)
The Answer
SNATCH
Tags
Notes
The answer SNATCH is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 750 puzzles.
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Definition
SNATCH as a noun:
1. (snatch, bit) = a small fragment; "overheard snatches of their conversation"
2. (cunt, puss, pussy, slit, snatch, twat) = obscene terms for female genitals
3. (kidnapping, snatch) = (law) the unlawful act of capturing and carrying away a person against their will and holding them in false imprisonment
4. a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted overhead in one rapid motion
5. (catch, grab, snatch, snap) = the act of catching an object with the hands; "Mays made the catch with his back to the plate"; "he made a grab for the ball before it landed"; "Martin's snatch at the bridle failed and the horse raced away"; "the infielder's snap and throw was a single motion"
SNATCH as a verb:
1. (snatch, snatch up, snap) = to grasp hastily or eagerly; "Before I could stop him the dog snatched the ham bone"
2. to make grasping motions; "the cat snatched at the butterflies"
3. (kidnap, nobble, abduct, snatch) = take away to an undisclosed location against their will and usually in order to extract a ransom; "The industrialist's son was kidnapped"