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Spade They Say Needs To Be Cleaned Thoroughly Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
STERILISED which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
STERILISED
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "STERILISED" which means:
- adjective satellite
- • Made infertile verb
- • To deprive of the ability to procreate.
- • To make unable to produce; to make unprofitable.
- • To kill, deactivate (denature), or destroy (break apart) all living, viable microorganisms and spores on a surface, in a fluid, or contained in a compound, such as culture media or a medical product.
- • To redact (a document), removing classified or sensitive material.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The sterilised surgical tools were ready for the operation."
- • "The baby bottles were carefully sterilised before use."
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| The Guardian Cryptic07 Aug 2008 | Across 14 | |
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