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1 | 99% | 4 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 31% | 8 | Not having an electrical safeguard that disconnects a circuit in case of excessive current | |
3 | 23% | 8 | Tory minister to provide safeguard | |
Electrical Safeguard Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "FUSE" which means:
- noun
- • An electrical device that can interrupt the flow of electrical current when it is overloaded
- • Any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant verb
- • Mix together different elements
- • Become plastic or fluid or liquefied from heat
- • Equip with a fuse; provide with a fuse
- • Make liquid or plastic by heating
An example sentence would be:
- • "I need to replace the blown fuse in the circuit."
- • "The electricity suddenly went off due to a faulty fuse."
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New York Times19 Apr 1999 | Down 1 | |
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