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Puttered Aimlessly Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is TINKERED which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: TINKERED

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199%8Exact Match!
295%6Exact Match!
345%8 Drove slowly and aimlessly

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "TINKERED" which means:

    noun
  • • A person who enjoys fixing and experimenting with machines and their parts
  • • Formerly a person (traditionally a gypsy) who traveled from place to place mending pots and kettles and other metal utensils as a way to earn a living
  • • Small mackerel found nearly worldwide
  • verb
  • • Do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly
  • • Work as a tinker or tinkerer
  • • Try to fix or mend

An example sentence would be:

  • • "He tinkered with the broken radio until he finally fixed it."
  • • "She tinkered with the settings on her computer to improve the performance."

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New York Times20 Sep 1990 Down 36
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