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Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
1 | 99% | 8 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 36% | 6 | An aqueduct, bascule, clapper, ponceau, series of stepping-stones etc spanning an obstacle such as a moat or river; or, a connecting part, such as the nose of a pair of specs | |
3 | 32% | 12 | Specs-wearing | |
Nose Gripping Specs Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "PINCE-NEZ" which means:
- noun
- • Spectacles clipped to the nose by a spring
An example sentence would be:
- • "He wore a pince-nez to read the small print on the contract."
- • "The professor pushed his pince-nez up the bridge of his nose before beginning his lecture."
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1 | An aqueduct, bascule, clapper, ponceau, series of stepping-stones etc spanning an obstacle such as a moat or river; or, a connecting part, such as the nose of a pair of specs
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06 Jul 2015 | The Guardian Cryptic / 06 Jul 2015 |
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23 Jun 2022 | The Guardian Cryptic / 23 Jun 2022 |