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2 | 30% | 3 | Message communicated as "short-short-short, long-long-long, short-short-short" | |
3 | 29% | 8 | Short gestation period | |
Short Period Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "SPELL" which means:
- noun
- • A psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation
- • A time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
- • A period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition
- • A verbal formula believed to have magical force verb
- • Orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
- • Indicate or signify
- • Write or name the letters that comprise the conventionally accepted form of (a word or part of a word)
- • Relieve (someone) from work by taking a turn
- • Place under a spell
- • Take turns working
An example sentence would be:
- • "She cast a magic spell to turn him into a frog."
- • "The word has an unusual spell that is difficult to pronounce."
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Clue Last Found In...
Source | #Number | Answer |
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The Guardian Speedy20 Mar 2011 | Across 11 | |
The Guardian Quick18 Jun 2004 | Across 11 | |
New York Times25 Jun 1981 | Down 52 | |
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