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| 1 | 99% | 6 | Exact Match! | |
| 2 | 28% | 5 | Foolish ... or, when read as three words, how this puzzle's other four "foolish" answers are arranged | |
| 3 | 26% | 4 | A derogatory term for someone who behaves in a foolish or foolish manner | |
Electrical Device More Foolish Instrument Of Punishment Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 142 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
DIMMER which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
DIMMER
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "DIMMER" which means:
- noun
- • A rheostat that varies the current through an electric light in order to control the level of illumination adjective
- • Not bright or colorful.
- • Not smart or intelligent.
- • Indistinct, hazy or unclear.
- • Disapproving, unfavorable: rarely used outside the phrase take a dim view of.
- • Lessened, reduced
- • Made to seem less important, impressive, or valuable
- • Reduced by a semitone
An example sentence would be:
- • "I need to buy a new dimmer for the living room."
- • "The dimmer on my bedroom light is not working properly."
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| The Guardian Cryptic19 Dec 2018 | Across 19 | |
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