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| Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
| 1 | 99% | 8 | Exact Match! | |
| 2 | 35% | 9 | Requiring the use of a drill or drill-like instrument | |
| 3 | 35% | 10 | Sometimes referred to as a drill sleeve or drill holder | |
Distinctive Copper Bar Put Up To Support Drill Crossword Clue
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PECULIAR which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
PECULIAR
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "PECULIAR" which means:
- adjective satellite
- • Beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
- • Unique or specific to a person or thing or category
- • Markedly different from the usual; special
- • Characteristic of one only; distinctive or special noun
- • That which is peculiar; a sole or exclusive property; a prerogative; a characteristic.
- • (canon law) an ecclesiastical district, parish, chapel or church outside the jurisdiction of the bishop of the diocese in which it is situated. adjective
- • Out of the ordinary; odd; strange; unusual.
- • Common or usual for a certain place or circumstance; specific or particular.
- • One's own; belonging solely or especially to an individual; not shared or possessed by others.
- • Particular; individual; special; appropriate.
An example sentence would be:
- • "She has a peculiar way of speaking."
- • "His peculiar behavior made everyone uncomfortable."
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| The Guardian Cryptic24 Sep 2014 | Down 15 | |
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