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One Working Out The Lumps Crossword Clue

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noun

• a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles

verb

• examine in order to test suitability

• check and sort carefully

• separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements

• distinguish and separate out

25%8 Took out the lumps
adjective satellite

• made smooth by ironing

25%10 Took out bumps and lumps
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