The Clue
Shakes a leg (7 letter answer)
The Answer
HASTENS
Tags
Notes
The answer HASTENS is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1800 puzzles.
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Goes rapidly
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Speeds up
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Definition
HASTEN as a verb:
1. (rush, hasten, hurry, look sharp, festinate) = act or move at high speed; "We have to rush!"; "hurry--it's late!"
2. (rush, hotfoot, hasten, hie, speed, race, pelt along, rush along, cannonball along, bucket along, belt along) = step on it; "He rushed down the hall to receive his guests"; "The cars raced down the street"
3. (expedite, hasten) = speed up the progress of; facilitate; "This should expedite the process"
4. (induce, stimulate, rush, hasten) = cause to occur rapidly; "the infection precipitated a high fever and allergic reactions"