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noun • slender-bodied non-stinging insect having iridescent wings that are outspread at rest; adults and nymphs feed on mosquitoes etc. | ||||||||
| 37% | 13 | Cylinder that pushes the brake pads against the brake rotor | ||||||
noun • a cylinder that contains brake fluid that is compressed by a piston | ||||||||
| 30% | 11 | Acting as a brake on something | ||||||
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Insect Acting As Brake On Vehicle Crossword Clue
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DRAGONFLY which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
DRAGONFLY
Updated: October 14, 2023
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| The Guardian Cryptic02 Jan 2001 | Across 19 | |
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1 | A rim on the disk brake that contacts the brake pads | |
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29 Aug 1984 | New York Times / 29 Aug 1984 |
3 | Cylinder that pushes the brake pads against the brake rotor | |
4 | Does a brake job
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6 | From what we hear, drive away, partly brake
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7 | Girl turned on insect - insect bit
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08 May 2000 | The Guardian Quiptic / 08 May 2000 |
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