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Spectacles Clipped To The Nose Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 133 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
PINCENEZ which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
PINCENEZ
Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "PINCE-NEZ" which means:
- noun
- • Spectacles clipped to the nose by a spring
An example sentence would be:
- • "He wore a pince-nez to read the small print on the contract."
- • "The professor pushed his pince-nez up the bridge of his nose before beginning his lecture."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Quick11 Jan 2022 | Across 17 | |
| The Guardian Quick15 Jun 2015 | Down 12 | |
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