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adjective satellite • not to be trusted • having concealed difficulty • marked by skill in deception | ||||||||
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Awkward Twist In The Yarn Initially Crossword Clue
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TRICKY which was last seen in the The Guardian Quiptic crossword.
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TRICKY
Updated: October 15, 2023
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Clue | Source | |
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1 | Device that gives yarn the desired amount of twist as it is wound onto bobbins | |
2 | Machine used in textile industry to stretch and twist the yarn during the spinning process | |
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5 | Stick or pin used to twist the yarn in spinning
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08 Jul 2018 | The Guardian Speedy / 08 Jul 2018 |
6 | Stick or pin used to twist yarn in spinning
The Guardian Speedy -
22 Aug 2010 | The Guardian Speedy / 22 Aug 2010 |
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The Guardian Cryptic -
08 Feb 2010 | The Guardian Cryptic / 08 Feb 2010 |
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