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In Getting Shifted Around Hospital Becoming 4 Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 185 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
TIGHTENING which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
TIGHTENING
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "TIGHTENING" which means:
- noun
- • The act of making something tighter verb
- • To make tighter.
- • To become tighter.
- • To make money harder to borrow or obtain.
- • To raise short-term interest rates.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The tightening of the screws is necessary to secure the shelf."
- • "There was a tightening in his chest as he realized his mistake."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic31 Dec 2009 | Down 8 | |
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