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1 | 99% | 6 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 30% | 3 | Sailor Mars' real name in 'Sailor Moon' | |
3 | 29% | 8 | Shirley Temple film - star, no sailor, is on tug on holiday | |
Former Sailor And Companion In Tug Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "WRENCH" which means:
- noun
- • A sharp strain on muscles or ligaments
- • A jerky pulling movement
- • A hand tool that is used to hold or twist a nut or bolt verb
- • Twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates
- • Make a sudden twisting motion
- • Twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish
- • Twist suddenly so as to sprain
An example sentence would be:
- • "He used a wrench to tighten the bolts."
- • "The plumber used a pipe wrench to fix the leak."
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The Guardian Cryptic22 Oct 2019 | Down 20 | |
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6 | Sailor Mars' real name in 'Sailor Moon' | |
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