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Part Of A Spur Thats Further Down Left To Right And Vice Versa Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
ROWEL which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
ROWEL
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "ROWEL" which means:
- noun
- • A small spiked wheel at the end of a spur verb
- • To use a rowel on (something), especially to drain fluid.
- • To fit with spurs.
- • To apply the spur to.
- • To incite; to goad.
An example sentence would be:
- • "He grabbed the rowel and attached it to his cowboy boot."
- • "The rowel on his spurs glinted in the sunlight."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic25 Mar 2015 | Down 4 | |
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