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In Conversation Discretion Is Nailed Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 143 possible answers.
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TACKED which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
TACKED
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "TACKED" which means:
- noun
- • The heading or position of a vessel relative to the trim of its sails
- • A short nail with a sharp point and a large head
- • Gear for a horse
- • (nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind
- • (nautical) the act of changing tack
- • Sailing a zigzag course verb
- • Fasten with tacks
- • Turn into the wind
- • Create by putting components or members together
- • Sew together loosely, with large stitches
- • Fix to; attach
- • Reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)
An example sentence would be:
- • "She tacked a note to the fridge reminding herself to buy more milk."
- • "The sailors tacked the sails to change direction against the wind."
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| The Guardian Cryptic08 Jun 2017 | Down 5 | |
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6 | Nailed | |
7 | Where Jesus was nailed to the cross |
