Necessity For An Opening Act Crossword Clue

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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: DOORKNOB

Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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1	99%	8		Exact Match!
2	23%	11		Repetitive act of stealing without necessity
3	21%	8		Type of chess opening also known as the Barcza Opening

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We think the answer is "DOORKNOB" which means:

noun

• A knob used to release the catch when opening a door (often called `doorhandle' in great britain)

An example sentence would be:

• "I turned the doorknob and entered the room."
• "The shiny brass doorknob added elegance to the front door."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source	#Number	Answer
New York Times17 Jan 2002	Down 5
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