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Directions Sailor Needed To Clean Deck Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 129 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
SWAB which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
SWAB
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "SWAB" which means:
- noun
- • Implement consisting of a small piece of cotton that is used to apply medication or cleanse a wound or obtain a specimen of a secretion
- • Cleaning implement consisting of absorbent material fastened to a handle; for cleaning floors verb
- • Wash with a swab or a mop
- • Apply (usually a liquid) to a surface
An example sentence would be:
- • "The nurse used a swab to collect a sample from the patient's throat."
- • "I need to buy some cotton swabs for cleaning my ears."
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| The Guardian Cryptic27 Jun 2012 | Down 1 | |
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7 | Sailor responsible for the ship's deck and hull |
