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Clout Means Nowt Without One Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 173 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
NAIL which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
NAIL
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "NAIL" which means:
- noun
- • Horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits
- • A thin pointed piece of metal that is hammered into materials as a fastener
- • A former unit of length for cloth equal to 1/16 of a yard verb
- • Attach something somewhere by means of nails
- • Take into custody
- • Hit with great force
- • Succeed in obtaining a position
- • Succeed at easily
- • Locate exactly
- • Complete a pass
An example sentence would be:
- • "She painted her nails with a bright red polish."
- • "The carpenter hammered the nail into the wooden plank."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic14 Aug 2009 | Down 6 | |
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