Fit Retaining 45 Inch Screw Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is PROPELLER which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: PROPELLER

Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	9		Exact Match!
2	40%	8		Progressing inch by inch
3	40%	8		Was commonly available in 3.5-inch and 5.25-inch sizes

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We think the answer is "PROPELLER" which means:

noun

• A mechanical device that rotates to push against air or water

An example sentence would be:

• "The boat's propeller spun rapidly, propelling it forward in the water."
• "The airplane's propeller blades started rotating as the pilot prepared for takeoff."

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The Guardian Cryptic01 Nov 2010	Across 1
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