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| 3 | 38% | 8 | Tie or bind tightly | |
A Tie Or Bind Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 133 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
LIGATURE which was last seen in the The Guardian Speedy crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
LIGATURE
Updated: October 15, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "LIGATURE" which means:
- noun
- • (music) a group of notes connected by a slur
- • Character consisting of two or more letters combined into one
- • A metal band used to attach a reed to the mouthpiece of a clarinet or saxophone
- • Thread used by surgeons to bind a vessel (as to constrict the flow of blood)
- • Something used to tie or bind
- • The act of tying or binding things together verb
- • To ligate; to tie.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The doctor used a ligature to tie off the blood vessel during the surgery."
- • "A ligature is a type of medical device used to secure or close off a blood vessel or duct."
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| The Guardian Speedy18 Oct 2020 | Across 10 | |
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