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Closest To Nil Crossword Clue

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adjective

• the superlative of `little' that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by `the'; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

noun

• something that is of no importance

adverb

• used to form the superlative, smallest in size or degree

55%8Nil-nil
adjective satellite

• having no points scores

41%10 Defence against attackers in, say, nil-nil game
noun

• a bridge that can be raised to block passage or to allow boats or ships to pass beneath it

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New York Times13 Feb 2009 Across 19
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