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| 2 | 28% | 3 | a word used as the subject or object of a sentence to mean 'it does not matter which person or thing', 'no matter which person or thing', 'it makes no difference which one', etc. | |
| 3 | 27% | 12 | It is derived from the Greek word 'peri', meaning 'near', and 'cynthion', which refers to the point on the celestial sphere towards which the moon or any other celestial body appears to be moving. | |
Explosive Beginning In Which The First Person Appears Late Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
NITRO which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
NITRO
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "NITRO" which means:
- noun
- • The univalent no2 functional group.
- • Nitroglycerin, especially as medication.
- • A beer that is nitrogenated to give it a more creamy head.
- • Nitromethane.
- • Nitrogen, especially as liquid nitrogen. adjective
- • Containing the nitro group; such compounds tend to be unstable and often explosive
An example sentence would be:
- • "He added nitro to the fuel to boost the car's speed."
- • "The doctor used nitro to open up the patient's blocked artery."
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| The Guardian Cryptic27 Mar 2019 | Across 16 | |
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