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Sparkle Briefly During Eight Nil Going Over Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 138 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
GLINT which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
GLINT
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "GLINT" which means:
- noun
- • A momentary flash of light
- • A spatially localized brightness verb
- • Be shiny, as if wet
- • Throw a glance at; take a brief look at adjective
- • (of a blade) not sharp; dull.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The glint of sunlight on the water was mesmerizing."
- • "She caught a glint of mischief in his eyes."
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| The Guardian Cryptic07 Oct 2008 | Down 23 | |
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