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verb • refer to or be relevant or familiar to | ||||||||
| 38% | 10 | Small change to achieve a desired result | ||||||
noun • making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances • the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment) • the act of adjusting something to match a standard • the process of adapting to something (such as environmental conditions) • an amount added or deducted on the basis of qualifying circumstances | ||||||||
| 38% | 6 | Regulation of pace to achieve a desired result | ||||||
noun • the time when something happens • the regulation of occurrence, pace, or coordination to achieve a desired effect (as in music, theater, athletics, mechanics) | ||||||||
Irksome The Bending To Achieve The Desired Effect Crossword Clue
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STRIKEHOME which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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STRIKEHOME
Updated: October 14, 2023
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