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noun • a problematic situation that will eventually become dangerous if not addressed • a bomb that has a detonating mechanism that can be set to go off at a particular time | ||||||||
| 39% | 8 | One may go up in a few ticks | ||||||
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| 33% | 15 | Soft ticks are distinguishable from hard ticks by their leathery skin and lack of a scutum. | ||||||
noun • soft ticks | ||||||||
One May Go Up In A Few Ticks Crossword Clue
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TIMEBOMB which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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TIMEBOMB
Updated: October 14, 2023
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1 | Aphids, ticks, etc.
New York Times -
01 Dec 1977 | New York Times / 01 Dec 1977 |
2 | Bottom (not ticks ...)
The Guardian Cryptic -
11 Nov 2003 | The Guardian Cryptic / 11 Nov 2003 |
3 | English used in a few lines and a few more for comparison
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06 Jun 2018 | The Guardian Cryptic / 06 Jun 2018 |
4 | Like fleas and ticks
New York Times -
15 Aug 1984 | New York Times / 15 Aug 1984 |
5 | Soft ticks are distinguishable from hard ticks by their leathery skin and lack of a scutum. | |
6 | Soft ticks are less common household pests compared to hard ticks. | |
7 | Ticks off after this run-through?
The Guardian Cryptic -
28 Nov 2003 | The Guardian Cryptic / 28 Nov 2003 |
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