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noun • an engine shaft with cams attached to it | ||||||||
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Caught Hams Switching At The Back For Operating Valves Crossword Clue
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CAMSHAFT which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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CAMSHAFT
Updated: October 14, 2023
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