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Slipped Up Having Article Held By Rings Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
DIALS which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
DIALS
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "DIALS" which means:
- noun
- • The face of a timepiece; graduated to show the hours
- • The control on a radio or television set that is used for tuning
- • The circular graduated indicator on various measuring instruments
- • A disc on a telephone that is rotated a fixed distance for each number called verb
- • Operate a dial to select a telephone number
- • Choose by means of a dial
An example sentence would be:
- • "The watch has multiple dials to display different time zones."
- • "She adjusted the dials on the stereo to increase the volume."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic15 Dec 2000 | Down 22 | |
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