Reduce Jet Engine Inventor Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is WHITTLE which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: WHITTLE

Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	7		Exact Match!
2	37%	9		Can be powered by piston engine or jet engine
3	35%	12		This type of engine is a variant of an airbreathing jet engine

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "WHITTLE" which means:

noun

• English aeronautical engineer who invented the jet aircraft engine (1907-1996)

verb

• Cut small bits or pare shavings from

An example sentence would be:

• "The old man would often whittle away the time by carving intricate patterns on walking sticks."
• "She carefully whittled the sharp end of the stick to create a makeshift spear."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source	#Number	Answer
The Guardian Quick02 Apr 2001	Across 14
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