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noun • a person who enjoys fixing and experimenting with machines and their parts • formerly a person (traditionally a Gypsy) who traveled from place to place mending pots and kettles and other metal utensils as a way to earn a living • small mackerel found nearly worldwide verb • do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly • work as a tinker or tinkerer • try to fix or mend | ||||||||
39% | 6 | Material for filling potholes | ||||||
noun • rock fragments and pebbles verb • cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations • cover with gravel • be a mystery or bewildering to | ||||||||
39% | 10 | Filling in potholes with loose stones | ||||||
noun • rock fragments and pebbles verb • cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations • cover with gravel • be a mystery or bewildering to | ||||||||
He Went Round Filling Potholes Crossword Clue
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TINKER which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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TINKER
Updated: October 14, 2023
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Similar Clues
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1 | Filling at a filling station
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04 Oct 2022 | New York Times / 04 Oct 2022 |
2 | Filling in potholes with loose stones | |
3 | Fix potholes
New York Times -
08 Jul 1986 | New York Times / 08 Jul 1986 |
4 | Material for filling potholes | |
5 | Potholes
New York Times -
28 Jan 1981 | New York Times / 28 Jan 1981 |
6 | Potholes, to CBers
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29 Jul 1980 | New York Times / 29 Jul 1980 |
7 | Went round green filling in two holes in order
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31 Dec 2019 | The Guardian Cryptic / 31 Dec 2019 |
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