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noun • any of various devices for taking hold of objects; usually have two hinged legs with handles above and pointed hooks below | ||||||||
| 39% | 14 | Not half common and grasping, grasping book that may be grasped | ||||||
adjective • capable of being comprehended or understood | ||||||||
| 38% | 9 | Drives out underworld secret societies | ||||||
verb • remove or force out from a position • change place or direction • remove or force from a position of dwelling previously occupied | ||||||||
Grasping Secret Societies Crossword Clue
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TONGS which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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TONGS
Updated: October 14, 2023
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