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Prate Wildly But Come To The Point Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 137 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
TAPER which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
TAPER
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "TAPER" which means:
- noun
- • A convex shape that narrows toward a point
- • The property possessed by a shape that narrows toward a point (as a wedge or cone)
- • A loosely woven cord (in a candle or oil lamp) that draws fuel by capillary action up into the flame
- • Stick of wax with a wick in the middle verb
- • Diminish gradually
- • Give a point to adjective
- • Tapered; narrowing to a point.
An example sentence would be:
- • "He lit a taper to see in the dark"
- • "I need a taper to light the candle"
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| The Guardian Cryptic02 Apr 2009 | Down 25 | |
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| Clue | Source | |
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1 | Become narrow; pater (anag.) prate (anag.)
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02 Feb 2024 | Telegraph Cross Atlantic / 02 Feb 2024 |
2 | More suitable — prate (anag)
The Guardian Quick -
06 May 2015 | The Guardian Quick / 06 May 2015 |
3 | Point, point, point, point then led all over the place
The Guardian Cryptic -
31 Dec 2014 | The Guardian Cryptic / 31 Dec 2014 |
4 | Prate
New York Times -
07 Aug 1977 | New York Times / 07 Aug 1977 |
5 | Prate (anag) — come to the point?
The Guardian Quick -
07 Aug 2023 | The Guardian Quick / 07 Aug 2023 |
6 | Prate inanely | |
7 | Yak or prate |
