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| 3 | 25% | 9 | The first hit taken by a person trying a drug for the first time | |
Before Eltons First Hit Record Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
TAPE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
TAPE
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "TAPE" which means:
- noun
- • A long thin piece of cloth or paper as used for binding or fastening
- • A recording made on magnetic tape
- • The finishing line for a foot race
- • Measuring instrument consisting of a narrow strip (cloth or metal) marked in inches or centimeters and used for measuring lengths
- • Memory device consisting of a long thin plastic strip coated with iron oxide; used to record audio or video signals or to store computer information verb
- • Fasten or attach with tape
- • Record on videotape
- • Register electronically
An example sentence would be:
- • "I need to buy a roll of tape to wrap the gift."
- • "He applied a piece of duct tape to cover the hole."
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| The Guardian Cryptic04 Jul 2017 | Across 22 | |
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