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| 3 | 30% | 12 | Using sound logic to triumph over opponents | |
Protective Mechanism Ensures Triumph Against Dangerous Opponents Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
FAILSAFE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
FAILSAFE
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "FAIL-SAFE" which means:
- noun
- • A mechanism capable of returning to a safe state in case there is a failure or malfunction adjective satellite
- • Guaranteed not to fail
- • Eliminating danger by compensating automatically for a failure or malfunction
An example sentence would be:
- • "The fail-safe on the machine ensured that it would shut down if there was any overheating."
- • "It is important to have fail-safes in place to prevent any potential accidents."
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| The Guardian Cryptic01 Dec 2022 | Across 10 | |
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