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noun • something that restrains a flood or outpouring • regulator consisting of a valve or gate that controls the rate of water flow through a sluice | ||||||||
| 32% | 11 | Comedian who said: 'Happiness? A good cigar, a good meal, a good cigar and a good woman - or a bad woman; it depends on how much happiness you can handle.' | ||||||
noun • United States comedian and film actor (1896-1996) | ||||||||
| 30% | 9 | In a disastrously bad way | ||||||
adverb • in a terrible manner | ||||||||
Inflates Good Result That May Open Disastrously Crossword Clue
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FLOODGATES which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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FLOODGATES
Updated: October 14, 2023
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1 | Comedian who said: 'Happiness? A good cigar, a good meal, a good cigar and a good woman - or a bad woman; it depends on how much happiness you can handle.' | |
2 | Each and every one inflates — no need to worry
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02 Oct 2018 | The Guardian Cryptic / 02 Oct 2018 |
3 | Experience which inflates a person's self-importance
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15 Jul 2018 | The Guardian Speedy / 15 Jul 2018 |
4 | In a disastrously bad way | |
5 | Inflates
New York Times -
31 Mar 1976 | New York Times / 31 Mar 1976 |
6 | Inflates the expense account
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17 Aug 1982 | New York Times / 17 Aug 1982 |
7 | It inflates your dough
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06 Mar 1994 | New York Times / 06 Mar 1994 |
