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Adjustable Spanner Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is WRENCH which was last seen in the The Guardian Speedy crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: WRENCH

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About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "WRENCH" which means:

    noun
  • • A sharp strain on muscles or ligaments
  • • A jerky pulling movement
  • • A hand tool that is used to hold or twist a nut or bolt
  • verb
  • • Twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates
  • • Make a sudden twisting motion
  • • Twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish
  • • Twist suddenly so as to sprain

An example sentence would be:

  • • "He used a wrench to tighten the bolts."
  • • "The plumber used a pipe wrench to fix the leak."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source #Number Answer
The Guardian Speedy27 Mar 2011 Down 14
The Guardian Quick30 Jun 2009 Down 4
The Guardian Quick24 May 2004 Down 8
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