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noun • the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch) • (psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense • special emphasis attached to something • difficulty that causes worry or emotional tension • (physics) force that produces strain on a physical body verb • to stress, single out as important • put stress on; utter with an accent • test the limits of • to suffer from stress | ||||||||
| 29% | 7 | A rotating part of a lock that must be properly aligned to open the lock | ||||||
noun • a gymnast who performs rolls and somersaults and twists etc. • a glass with a flat bottom but no handle or stem; originally had a round bottom • a movable obstruction in a lock that must be adjusted to a given position (as by a key) before the bolt can be thrown • pigeon that executes backward somersaults in flight or on the ground | ||||||||
| 28% | 10 | River featuring Hazelford Lock and Holme Lock | ||||||
noun • a river in central England that flows generally northeastward to join with the Ouse River and form the Humber | ||||||||
Force Lock After First Sign Of Sticking Crossword Clue
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STRESS which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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STRESS
Updated: October 14, 2023
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