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Makeshift Draught Excluder Crossword Clue
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STOPGAP which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
STOPGAP
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "STOPGAP" which means:
- noun
- • Something contrived to meet an urgent need or emergency adjective
- • Filling a gap or pause.
- • Temporary; short-term.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The government implemented a stopgap measure to address the urgent financial crisis."
- • "The temporary hiring of contractors was intended as a stopgap solution to the staffing shortage."
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| The Guardian Cryptic02 Feb 2009 | Across 1 | |
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