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Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
1 | 99% | 6 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 33% | 5 | Velcro alternative | |
3 | 22% | 10 | Type of shoe with laces and a hook on the end for fastening | |
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We think the answer is "VELCRO" which means:
- noun
- • Nylon fabric used as a fastening verb
- • Fasten with velcro
An example sentence would be:
- • "I need to buy some velcro to fix my torn bag."
- • "The velcro on my shoes keeps coming undone."
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New York Times24 Jun 2005 | Across 17 | |
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1 | Attach with laces
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14 Dec 2003 | New York Times / 14 Dec 2003 |
2 | A type of ankle boot with laces | |
3 | Running shoes have these laces
The Guardian Cryptic -
22 Mar 2004 | The Guardian Cryptic / 22 Mar 2004 |
4 | Shoes in apartment with laces
The Guardian Cryptic -
01 Jul 2019 | The Guardian Cryptic / 01 Jul 2019 |
5 | Shoe without laces
The Guardian Quick -
08 Apr 2003 | The Guardian Quick / 08 Apr 2003 |
6 | Tighten one's laces, say
New York Times -
17 Aug 2003 | New York Times / 17 Aug 2003 |
7 | Type of shoe with laces and a hook on the end for fastening |
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