Anthem contraction Crossword Clue

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Anthem contraction Crossword Answer

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

CONTRACTION (noun)
1. the process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together
2. (physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber)
ANTHEM (noun)
1. a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation)
2. a song of devotion or loyalty (as to a nation or school)

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42. A grand slam earns four: Abbr.

43. Make quake

44. Songs of praise

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51. Exhausted

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