Boxing punch that is usually aimed at the jaw — Daily Themed Crossword Answer
This clue appeared in the August 29 2023 Daily Themed Crossword. The answer is below, with its letter count.
The answer
HOOK
4 letters
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Where this clue appears
August 29 2023
Daily
Daily Themed Crossword August 29 2023
HOOK
Appealing musical refrain
HOOK
4
___ shot, basketball shot made by sweeping your limb in a curve that you can attempt now that you're really close to 50a
HOOK
4
Captain ___ ("Peter Pan" villain)
HOOK
4
Captain ___ who kidnapped Wendy Darling
HOOK
4
Captain ___, Peter Pan's arch nemesis
HOOK
4
Basketball shot where the player swings their arm with a sweeping motion
HOOK
4
Captain ___ ("Peter Pan" pirate)
HOOK
4
Catchy chorus, say
HOOK
4
Captain ___, fictional pirate played by Jason Isaacs in the 2003 film "Peter Pan"
HOOK
4
Button alternative on a dress
HOOK
4
Bait holder
HOOK
4
"___, line, and sinker"
HOOK
4
Organize, as a dinner party
HOST
4
Lightly apply, as ointment
DAB
3
Pacific Ocean tuna
AHI
3
Vanish ___ thin air (disappear suddenly)
INTO
4
Brian ___ known for his work in ambient music and electronica
ENO
3
"___ time no see!"
LONG
4
Boxing stance where the boxer's right hand and right foot are forward
SOUTHPAW
8
Achy, like muscles after a boxing bout
SORE
4
"Hey, pull up a chair!"
SIT
3
___ of appreciation (small gift)
TOKEN
5
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