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noun • a tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding; often thrown with a rope | ||||||||
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noun • a gun that is set to fire on any intruder that comes in contact with the wire that sets it off | ||||||||
| 30% | 9 | A case of what should properly be used to cover a floor | ||||||
adjective • following the practices or characteristic of carpetbaggers noun • traveling bag made of carpet; widely used in 19th century adjective satellite • presumptuously seeking success or a position in a new locality | ||||||||
Device That Should Catch On If Handled Properly Crossword Clue
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GRAPPLINGIRON which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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GRAPPLINGIRON
Updated: October 14, 2023
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