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| 1 | 99% | 6 | Exact Match! | |
| 2 | 28% | 6 | Sockets in heads of golf clubs | |
| 3 | 28% | 7 | Wall sockets | |
Alternative Components For Sockets Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 138 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
ORBITS which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
ORBITS
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "ORBITS" which means:
- noun
- • The (usually elliptical) path described by one celestial body in its revolution about another
- • A particular environment or walk of life
- • An area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:
- • The path of an electron around the nucleus of an atom
- • The bony cavity in the skull containing the eyeball verb
- • Move in an orbit
An example sentence would be:
- • "The orbits of the planets in our solar system are elliptical."
- • "The moon orbits around the earth."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic06 Aug 2013 | Down 19 | |
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