Contrivance Thats Turning Is Moving Bolts Crossword Clue

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Updated: October 14, 2023

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	99%	5		Exact Match!
	noun • something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known • a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
	31%	7		Moving, moving, moving
	adjective satellite • (of a person) very busy and active
	29%	9		Maritime tool for turning bolts or adjusting rigging
	noun • a metal bar (or length of pipe) used as a lever

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Source	#Number	Answer
The Guardian Cryptic25 Feb 2010	Down 4
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