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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
TEMPER which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
TEMPER
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "TEMPER" which means:
- noun
- • A sudden outburst of anger
- • A characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
- • A disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger
- • The elasticity and hardness of a metal object; its ability to absorb considerable energy before cracking verb
- • Bring to a desired consistency, texture, or hardness by a process of gradually heating and cooling
- • Harden by reheating and cooling in oil
- • Adjust the pitch (of pianos)
- • Make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else
- • Change by restraining or moderating
An example sentence would be:
- • "He has a bad temper and often gets angry easily."
- • "She has a calm and patient temper, which makes her a great teacher."
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Clue Last Found In...
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| The Guardian Cryptic03 Dec 2021 | Across 22 | |
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