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Stays As Of Old For A Drink Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 151 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
STIFFENER which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
STIFFENER
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "STIFFENER" which means:
- noun
- • Material used for stiffening something
- • A member attached to a beam web to prevent loss of strength due to web buckling.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The tailor added a stiffener to the collar of the shirt to give it a crisp look."
- • "The engineer used stiffeners to reinforce the steel beams in the building."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic17 Apr 2008 | Down 4 | |
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1 | Derived from Old Frankish, Old Saxon, and Old Frisian | |
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