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Play But Cheat Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 141 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
FIDDLE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
FIDDLE
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "FIDDLE" which means:
- noun
- • Bowed stringed instrument that is the highest member of the violin family; this instrument has four strings and a hollow body and an unfretted fingerboard and is played with a bow verb
- • Avoid (one's assigned duties)
- • Commit fraud and steal from one's employer
- • Play the violin or fiddle
- • Play on a violin
- • Manipulate manually or in one's mind or imagination
- • Play around with or alter or falsify, usually secretively or dishonestly
- • Try to fix or mend
An example sentence would be:
- • "He played a beautiful melody on his fiddle."
- • "She inherited her grandfather's antique fiddle."
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| The Guardian Cryptic12 Jul 2010 | Across 12 | |
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