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verb • move as if through a sieve • separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements • check and sort carefully • distinguish and separate out | ||||||||
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noun • a filter to retain larger pieces while smaller pieces and liquids pass through | ||||||||
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noun • bowl-shaped strainer; used to wash or drain foods | ||||||||
Sieve Crossword Clue
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SIFT which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
SIFT
Updated: October 13, 2023
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