rack one's brains

Verb

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Alternative form of rack one's brain

Japanese Meaning

頭をひねって一生懸命考える / 苦心して思案する

It's common to rack one's brains over a tricky crossword clue.

厄介なクロスワードの手がかりに頭をひねるのはよくあることだ。

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Alternative form of rack one's brain

racks one's brains

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racking one's brains

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racked one's brains

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racked one's brains

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