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Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
1 | 99% | 9 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 35% | 8 | Musical instruments with valves or a combination of valves and a slide | |
3 | 35% | 11 | May have piston valves or rotary valves | |
Cuts Off Valves Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "THROTTLES" which means:
- noun
- • A valve that regulates the supply of fuel to the engine
- • A pedal that controls the throttle valve verb
- • Place limits on (extent or amount or access)
- • Kill by squeezing the throat of so as to cut off the air
- • Reduce the air supply
An example sentence would be:
- • "He tightly throttles the steering wheel as he navigates the sharp turn."
- • "She quickly throttles the engine to avoid a collision."
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The Guardian Cryptic15 Jun 2004 | Down 6 | |
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