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We've checked our database and believe the answer is STRAINER which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: STRAINER

Updated: January 4, 2024 by Nicoli Westwood

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We think the answer is "STRAINER" which means:

noun

• A filter to retain larger pieces while smaller pieces and liquids pass through

An example sentence would be:

• "I need a strainer to drain the pasta."
• "She used a strainer to remove the pulp from the orange juice."

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