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| 1 | 99% | 8 | Exact Match! | |
| 2 | 31% | 9 | Device for converting alternating current into direct current | |
| 3 | 27% | 7 | Device used to convert direct current (DC) to alternating current (AC) | |
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
RHEOSTAT which was last seen in the Telegraph Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
RHEOSTAT
Updated: April 28, 2024 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "RHEOSTAT" which means:
- noun
- • Resistor for regulating current
An example sentence would be:
- • "I adjusted the rheostat to dim the lights in the room."
- • "The rheostat controls the speed of the motor."
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| Telegraph Cryptic29 Apr 2024 | Down 5 | |
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