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There is 1 exact and 167 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
HEIGHTEN which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
HEIGHTEN
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "HEIGHTEN" which means:
- verb
- • Become more extreme
- • Make more extreme; raise in quantity, degree, or intensity
- • Increase the level of
- • Increase the height of
- • Make (one's senses) more acute
- • Make more intense, stronger, or more marked
An example sentence would be:
- • "The suspense in the movie heightens as the main character enters the dark room."
- • "Adding more spices will heighten the flavor of the dish."
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| The Guardian Cryptic03 Dec 2018 | Down 7 | |
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