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Sharp Instrument Happens To Nip Hand Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
COMPASSES which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
COMPASSES
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "COMPASSES" which means:
- noun
- • Navigational instrument for finding directions
- • An area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:
- • The limit of capability
- • Drafting instrument used for drawing circles verb
- • Bring about; accomplish
- • Travel around, either by plane or ship
- • Get the meaning of something
An example sentence would be:
- • "The student used compasses to draw circles in his geometry class."
- • "The hiker brought compasses to help navigate through the dense forest."
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