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Ran In Relay Perhaps Changing Hands Wearing Contrivance For Broken Bones Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
SPLINTED which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
SPLINTED
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "SPLINTED" which means:
- noun
- • A thin sliver of wood
- • An orthopedic mechanical device used to immobilize and protect a part of the body (as a broken leg) verb
- • Support with a splint
An example sentence would be:
- • "The splinted leg was carefully wrapped in bandages."
- • "She had a splinted finger after breaking it playing basketball."
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| The Guardian Cryptic22 Sep 2010 | Down 16 | |
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