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Mines Support When Dads About To Trip Over Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
PITPROP which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
PITPROP
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "PITPROP" which means:
- noun
- • A wooden prop used to support the roof of a mine
An example sentence would be:
- • "He held the pitprop firmly in place to support the mine roof."
- • "The miners used pitprops to shore up the tunnel."
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| The Guardian Cryptic07 Jun 2012 | Down 3 | |
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