Mistreated Those Trapped By Informer That Keeps Resistance Under Control Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is RHEOSTAT which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: RHEOSTAT

Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	8		Exact Match!
2	34%	11		Mistreated control
3	31%	4		Informer keeps president absorbed

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We think the answer is "RHEOSTAT" which means:

noun

• Resistor for regulating current

An example sentence would be:

• "I adjusted the rheostat to dim the lights in the room."
• "The rheostat controls the speed of the motor."

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