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noun • any of various controls or devices for regulating or controlling fluid flow, pressure, temperature, etc. • an official responsible for control and supervision of a particular activity or area of public interest • a control that maintains a steady speed in a machine (as by controlling the supply of fuel) | ||||||||
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noun • A form of address, usually to an unknown male or a superior. An informal form of sir. | ||||||||
| 27% | 9 | Fired off a pistol | ||||||
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Governor To Go Off With A Pistol To The East Crossword Clue
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REGULATOR which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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REGULATOR
Updated: October 14, 2023
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