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noun • qualities that are comparable verb • examine and note the similarities or differences of • be comparable • consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous • to form the comparative or superlative form on an adjective or adverb | ||||||||
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Holds A Candle To Matches Crossword Clue
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COMPARES which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
COMPARES
Updated: October 14, 2023
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| The Guardian Cryptic30 Jul 2007 | Across 20 | |
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