Cross Made By Removing Ends Of Protective Jewel Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is MULE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: MULE

Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	4		Exact Match!
2	28%	10		This knot is made by crossing the ends and then tying the ends together
3	25%	6		Cross borne by George Smiley, extremely protective of back

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "MULE" which means:

noun

• Hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile
• A slipper that has no fitting around the heel

verb

• To smuggle (illegal drugs).

An example sentence would be:

• "I saw a mule pulling a cart in the countryside."
• "The farmer used a mule to plow the field."

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The Guardian Cryptic07 Oct 2021	Across 21
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