Drain Out The Pits Crossword Clue

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Updated: October 14, 2023

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	noun • an extreme state of adversity; the lowest point of anything • the point below the observer that is directly opposite the zenith on the imaginary sphere against which celestial bodies appear to be projected
	32%	9		Like a drain after a drain cleaner
	verb • To remove a stoppage; to clear a blockage. • To unplug or uncork a container. • To draw out the stops of (an organ). adjective • Not having been stopped.
	31%	15		Also known as a storm drain or a surface water drain.
	noun • a system of watercourses or drains for carrying off excess water

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The Guardian Cryptic22 May 2014	Down 23
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