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Moaned when given a drink, say (6)

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whined

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This might be a double definition.

'moaned' is the first definition.
The answer and definition can be both to do with communicating as well as being past participle verbs.
Perhaps you can see an association between them that I don't see?

'given a drink say' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both to do with communicating as well as being past participle verbs.
Perhaps you can see an association between them that I don't see?

'when' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for whined that I've seen before include "Made high complaining cry as of a dog" , "Made pathetic complaints" , "Whinged, snivelled" , "Complained peevishly" , "Complained in petty or feeble way, like dog" .)

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