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| 2 | 33% | 4 | An abbreviation for Extra, Extra, Extra Large | |
| 3 | 32% | 7 | Ryan, actor in 'The Nice Guys' | |
Extra Part For Nice Actor In Play Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
ACCRETION which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
ACCRETION
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "ACCRETION" which means:
- noun
- • An increase by natural growth or addition
- • Something contributing to growth or increase
- • (astronomy) the formation of a celestial object by the effect of gravity pulling together surrounding objects and gases
- • (biology) growth by addition as by the adhesion of parts or particles
- • (geology) an increase in land resulting from alluvial deposits or waterborne sediment
- • (law) an increase in a beneficiary's share in an estate (as when a co-beneficiary dies or fails to meet some condition or rejects the inheritance)
An example sentence would be:
- • "The accretion of sediment forms layers of rock over time."
- • "The artist created a sculpture by layering an accretion of clay."
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| The Guardian Cryptic11 Dec 2009 | Across 15 | |
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