Flow Stopper Of A Sort Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is TOURNIQUET which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: TOURNIQUET

Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	10		Exact Match!
2	30%	5		A stopper or plug that controls the flow of liquid in a barrel.
3	30%	7		A stopper used to block the flow of a liquid

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "TOURNIQUET" which means:

noun

• Bandage that stops the flow of blood from an artery by applying pressure

An example sentence would be:

• "The medic quickly applied a tourniquet to stop the bleeding from the soldier's leg."
• "The hiker used his belt as a makeshift tourniquet after he fell and injured his arm."

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New York Times17 Jun 2017	Down 4
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