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Locums Try To Do This At The Dentist Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
STOPGAPS which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
STOPGAPS
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "STOPGAPS" which means:
- noun
- • Something contrived to meet an urgent need or emergency
An example sentence would be:
- • "The company implemented several stopgaps to address the current financial crisis."
- • "The government introduced stopgaps to mitigate the effects of the economic downturn."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic04 Jan 2001 | Down 6 | |
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