Cryptic crossword clue
John getting leg over 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word BOGGLE

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More clues leading to the result BOGGLE

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What does BOGGLE mean?

BOGGLE noun
  1. A scruple or objection.
  2. A bungle; a botched situation.
BOGGLE verb
  1. Either literally or figuratively to stop or hesitate as if suddenly seeing a bogle.
  2. To be bewildered, dumbfounded, or confused.
  3. To confuse or mystify; overwhelm.
  4. To embarrass with difficulties; to palter or equivocate; to bungle or botch.
  5. To dissemble; to play fast and loose (with someone or something).
BOGGLE noun
  1. A goblin; a frightful spectre or phantom; a bogy or bugbear.

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