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Big Mistake When Dropped Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
CLANGER which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
CLANGER
Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "CLANGER" which means:
- noun
- • A conspicuous mistake whose effects seem to reverberate
An example sentence would be:
- • "He dropped a clanger by accidentally sending the email to the wrong person."
- • "Her embarrassing blunder during the presentation was a real clanger."
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