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Device Shrinking About To Become Quiet Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
CONTRAPTION which was last seen in the The Guardian Everyman crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
CONTRAPTION
Updated: January 4, 2024 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "CONTRAPTION" which means:
- noun
- • A device or control that is very useful for a particular job
An example sentence would be:
- • "He showed me a strange contraption he had invented."
- • "The contraption was a complex system of gears and levers."
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| The Guardian Everyman24 Sep 2023 | Across 20 | |
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