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Act That May Wreck A Watch Crossword Clue
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OVERWINDING which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
OVERWINDING
Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "OVERWINDING" which means:
- verb
- • To wind (tighten a spring of) something excessively.
- • To twist itself more tightly.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The overwinding clock caused it to stop working."
- • "Her overwinding explanations only confused the audience further."
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| New York Times17 Apr 1985 | Across 50 | |
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