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| 2 | 30% | 3 | Message communicated as "short-short-short, long-long-long, short-short-short" | |
| 3 | 30% | 8 | Used to bond artificial nails to real nails | |
Short Nails Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 143 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
TACKS which was last seen in the Telegraph Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
TACKS
Updated: October 12, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "TACKS" which means:
- noun
- • The heading or position of a vessel relative to the trim of its sails
- • A short nail with a sharp point and a large head
- • Gear for a horse
- • (nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind
- • (nautical) the act of changing tack
- • Sailing a zigzag course verb
- • Fasten with tacks
- • Turn into the wind
- • Create by putting components or members together
- • Sew together loosely, with large stitches
- • Fix to; attach
- • Reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)
An example sentence would be:
- • "She accidentally stepped on a few tacks and screamed in pain."
- • "He used tacks to secure the fabric to the bulletin board."
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| Telegraph Quick29 Jun 2023 | Across 5 | |
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