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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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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
REGULATOR
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "REGULATOR" which means:
- 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)
An example sentence would be:
- • "The government appointed a new regulator to oversee the financial industry."
- • "The air conditioner has a built-in temperature regulator."
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| The Guardian Cryptic17 Jul 2013 | Across 13 | |
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