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Grid In Ft Cryptic Lacking Purpose Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
DRIFTING which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
DRIFTING
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "DRIFTING" which means:
- noun
- • Aimless wandering from place to place adjective satellite
- • Continually changing especially as from one abode or occupation to another verb
- • To move slowly, especially pushed by currents of water, air, etc.
- • To move haphazardly without any destination.
- • To deviate gently from the intended direction of travel.
- • To drive or carry, as currents do a floating body.
- • To drive into heaps.
- • To accumulate in heaps by the force of wind; to be driven into heaps.
- • To make a drift; to examine a vein or ledge for the purpose of ascertaining the presence of metals or ores; to follow a vein; to prospect.
- • To enlarge or shape, as a hole, with a drift.
- • To oversteer a vehicle, causing loss of traction, while maintaining control from entry to exit of a corner. see drifting (motorsport). adjective
- • Moving aimlessly or at the mercy of external forces.
- • Without direction, focus, or goal.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The drifting of the snowflakes created a beautiful winter scene."
- • "She watched the drifting of the clouds across the sky."
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| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic17 Feb 2022 | Across 13 | |
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