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Contrivances Crossword Clue

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noun

• something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known

• a device or control that is very useful for a particular job

32%7 Wanders about without secure contrivances
noun

• a device or control that is very useful for a particular job

32%6 Moonshiners' contrivances
adjective

• used of pictures; of a single or static photograph not presented so as to create the illusion of motion; or representing objects not capable of motion

• not sparkling

noun

• a static photograph (especially one taken from a movie and used for advertising purposes)

• (poetic) tranquil silence

• an apparatus used for the distillation of liquids; consists of a vessel in which a substance is vaporized by heat and a condenser where the vapor is condensed

• a plant and works where alcoholic drinks are made by distillation

adverb

• with reference to action or condition; without change, interruption, or cessation

• despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

• to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons

• without moving or making a sound

adjective satellite

• not in physical motion

• marked by absence of sound

• (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

• free from noticeable current

verb

• make calm or still

• cause to be quiet or not talk

• lessen the intensity of or calm

• make motionless

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Source #Number Answer
New York Times28 Jan 1995 Across 54
New York Times27 Aug 1994 Down 29
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