The short end of the ___ Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “The short end of the ___” from the Universal crossword of July 27, 2025? It has 5 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
UNIVERSAL, JULY 27, 2025
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STICK is the answer to “The short end of the ___”. It means to pierce with a pointed object.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
To pierce with a pointed object.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: TKISC.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Lollipop holder”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “The short end of the ___”?
STICK, 5 letters: to pierce with a pointed object.
When was “The short end of the ___” last seen in a crossword?
In the Universal crossword of July 27, 2025.
How many letters does the answer have?
5 letters, starting with S.