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noun • a person who enjoys fixing and experimenting with machines and their parts • formerly a person (traditionally a Gypsy) who traveled from place to place mending pots and kettles and other metal utensils as a way to earn a living • small mackerel found nearly worldwide verb • do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly • work as a tinker or tinkerer • try to fix or mend | ||||||||
27% | 6 | To mess up or make a mess of something | ||||||
verb • become wrinkled or drawn together | ||||||||
27% | 11 | Mess around or fool around | ||||||
verb • indulge in horseplay | ||||||||
Mess Around With Stone To Start With Crossword Clue
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TINKER which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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TINKER
Updated: October 14, 2023
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