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Corkscrew Crossword Clue
There are 6 exact and 135 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
SPIRAL which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
SPIRAL
Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "SPIRAL" which means:
- noun
- • A plane curve traced by a point circling about the center but at increasing distances from the center
- • A curve that lies on the surface of a cylinder or cone and cuts the element at a constant angle
- • A continuously accelerating change in the economy
- • Ornament consisting of a curve on a plane that winds around a center with an increasing distance from the center
- • A structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops
- • Flying downward in a helical path with a large radius adjective satellite
- • In the shape of a coil verb
- • To wind or move in a spiral course
- • Form a spiral
- • Move in a spiral or zigzag course adjective
- • Helical, like a spiral
An example sentence would be:
- • "I love the beautiful spiral staircase in this old mansion."
- • "The hurricane formed a massive spiral in the ocean."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Quick13 Jun 2023 | Down 18 | |
| New York Times18 Aug 2001 | Down 42 | |
| New York Times15 Aug 1987 | Down 45 | |
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