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We've checked our database and believe the answer is TOWERBRIDGE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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99%11TOWERBRIDGEExact Match!
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70%5Adjustable borer and widget for adjustable spanner?
noun

• a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

• a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships

• anything that approximates the shape of a column or tower

verb

• appear very large or occupy a commanding position

47%6 Violent twist - (adjustable) spanner
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

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The Guardian Cryptic03 Jan 2023 Across 12 TOWERBRIDGE
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