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noun • the metal bob of a plumb line verb • drop sharply | ||||||||
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noun • an (apparently) flying object whose nature is unknown; especially those considered to have extraterrestrial origins | ||||||||
| 24% | 5 | Game played with a straight...or a straight face | ||||||
noun • fire iron consisting of a metal rod with a handle; used to stir a fire • any of various card games in which players bet that they hold the highest-ranking hand | ||||||||
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PLUMMET which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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PLUMMET
Updated: October 14, 2023
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