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Stern Of Ship Blocking Invasion Fleet Crossword Clue
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RAPID which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
RAPID
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "RAPID" which means:
- noun
- • A part of a river where the current is very fast adjective satellite
- • Done or occurring in a brief period of time
- • Characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed adjective
- • Very swift or quick.
- • Steep, changing altitude quickly. (of a slope)
- • Needing only a brief exposure time. (of a lens, plate, film, etc.)
- • Violent, severe.
- • Happy. adverb
- • (archaic or colloquial) rapidly.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The car was moving at a rapid speed."
- • "The company has experienced rapid growth in the past year."
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| The Guardian Cryptic09 Sep 2014 | Down 23 | |
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