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Machinist Working Crossword Clue
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OPERATIVE which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
OPERATIVE
Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "OPERATIVE" which means:
- adjective
- • Being in force or having or exerting force
- • Relating to or requiring or amenable to treatment by surgery especially as opposed to medicine noun
- • A person secretly employed in espionage for a government
- • Someone who can be employed as a detective to collect information and assist in criminal investigations adjective satellite
- • Effective; producing a desired effect
- • (of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing
An example sentence would be:
- • "The secret operative infiltrated the enemy's headquarters."
- • "The undercover operative gathered valuable information for the investigation."
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