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noun • something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted • an obstruction that stands in the way (and must be removed or surmounted or circumvented) | ||||||||
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verb • To confuse. • To botch or bungle. | ||||||||
| 35% | 12 | Throwing a spanner in the works | ||||||
noun • a signal that temporarily stops the execution of a program so that another procedure can be carried out verb • make a break in • destroy the peace or tranquility of • interfere in someone else's activity • terminate or end | ||||||||
A Spanner In The Works Crossword Clue
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OBSTACLE which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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OBSTACLE
Updated: October 13, 2023
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