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Riddles Concerning Lady Being Held By The Secret Intelligence Service Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 158 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
SIEVES which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
SIEVES
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "SIEVES" which means:
- noun
- • A strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles verb
- • Examine in order to test suitability
- • Check and sort carefully
- • Separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements
- • Distinguish and separate out
An example sentence would be:
- • "The baker used a set of sieves to sift the flour."
- • "The gold miner used a series of sieves to separate the precious metal from the dirt."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic23 Nov 2007 | Down 20 | |
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