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| 3 | 28% | 8 | Prepare to fire gun at two ducks and a parrot | |
Prepare To Fire Two Or Three For Instance Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
PRIME which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
PRIME
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "PRIME" which means:
- adjective
- • Of or relating to or being an integer that cannot be factored into other integers noun
- • A natural number that has exactly two distinct natural number divisors: 1 and itself
- • The period of greatest prosperity or productivity
- • The second canonical hour; about 6 a.m.
- • The time of maturity when power and vigor are greatest adjective satellite
- • First in rank or degree
- • Used of the first or originating agent
- • Of superior grade
- • Being at the best stage of development verb
- • Insert a primer into (a gun, mine, or charge) preparatory to detonation or firing
- • Cover with a primer; apply a primer to
- • Fill with priming liquid
An example sentence would be:
- • "He was in his prime during the 1980s."
- • "The painting was considered a prime example of abstract art."
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| The Guardian Cryptic29 Nov 2017 | Across 26 | |
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