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| 2 | 35% | 8 | Building block for constructing a rounded arch | |
| 3 | 34% | 5 | Word, thought to have been introduced by Flemish workmen, for a baked, fired or sun-dried building block of clay; a loaf of bread; a toy wooden block thus shaped; or, a red or deep terracotta colour | |
Central Building Block At The Top Of An Arch Crossword Clue
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KEYSTONE which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
KEYSTONE
Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "KEYSTONE" which means:
- noun
- • A central cohesive source of support and stability
- • The central building block at the top of an arch or vault verb
- • To distort (an image) by projecting it onto a surface at an angle, which for example causes a square to look like a trapezoid.
- • (retail) to double the cost price in order to determine the retail price; to apply a markup of 100%.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The keystone of the arch is what holds the structure together."
- • "The keystone of our business plan is our unique marketing strategy."
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| The Guardian Quick30 Nov 2022 | Across 11 | |
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