chewy

Definitions

1. Having a pliable or springy texture when chewed.
2. Prone to chewing.
3. Full-bodied and tannic.
4. Satisfying to solve; novel and free of crosswordese.

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Examples

“I must have⟳ spent an hour gnawing on the chewy taffy.”

“'And you chewed the chimneys off my dolls' house,' said Angela. 'You are a very chewy dog.'”

“You can expect⟳ to be working late into the night to make⟳ up for the work⟳ you missed that day, constantly distracted by a teething, tired, energised, rampant, playful, chewy puppy who needs attention, contact⟳ and training.”

“a chewy wine”

“I think⟳ it's possible to construct a puzzle with chewy fill⟳ and nice clues -- and still have⟳ it play⟳ very, very easy.”

“JUST STOP⟳ AND ADMIRE THAT GRID FOR A SECOND! Nice chewy clueing too. Bravo.”

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