Tip: Select
a length for advanced search!
| ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
| 1 | 99% | 8 | Exact Match! | |
| 2 | 33% | 10 | Ring, ring, ring, goes the ______ | |
| 3 | 33% | 13 | Ring, ring, ring... | |
The Lady Needs A Ring Cutting Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 124 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
SHEARING which was last seen in the The Guardian Quiptic crossword.
Check other possible answers below.
Check other possible answers below.
We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
SHEARING
Updated: October 15, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
Best Possible Answers
About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "SHEARING" which means:
- noun
- • Removing by cutting off or clipping verb
- • To cut, originally with a sword or other bladed weapon, now usually with shears, or as if using shears.
- • To remove the fleece from a sheep etc by clipping.
- • To deform because of forces pushing in opposite directions.
- • To transform by displacing every point in a direction parallel to some given line by a distance proportional to the point’s distance from the line.
- • To make a vertical cut in the coal.
- • To reap, as grain.
- • To deprive of property; to fleece. adjective
- • Tending to cut or tear.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The shearing of the sheep is done once a year."
- • "The shearing of the hedge made it look neat and tidy."
Users Also Searched For These Clues...
We think you're currently doing a The Guardian Quiptic crossword, and other users also searched for these clues:
Arrogant, like those obeying a "stick-'em-up" command?I'm calling for the newspapers to back Number 1 edition
This is China where breakfast can go to hell!
Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| The Guardian Quiptic06 Jul 2009 | Down 15 | |
This clue was last seen in the publications above.
| ||
How's It Work?
Our Data
Our database consists of millions of crossword clues, anagrams, synonyms and more. We have over 9 million crossword clues with answers, 5 million synonyms and over 10 million anagrams. We also keep track of popular crosswords such as the New York Times(NYT) with the dates and answers for your convenience.
Even if we don't have the clue in our database, we can still find the answer for you. Simply filter by number of letters and enter any characters that you know of, and our algorithm will return any matching words or phrases.
Alternatively you can use our Known Letters Finder Tool
Similar Clues
| Clue | Source | |
|---|---|---|
1 | Cutting back, cutting total level
The Guardian Everyman -
09 Jul 2017 | The Guardian Everyman / 09 Jul 2017 |
2 | Cutting off lady on telephone call
The Guardian Cryptic -
31 Mar 2014 | The Guardian Cryptic / 31 Mar 2014 |
3 | Ring, ring, ring, goes the ______ | |
4 | Ring, ring, ring... | |
5 | Rose that needs cutting, heavens mother inspired!
The Guardian Cryptic -
12 Jul 2018 | The Guardian Cryptic / 12 Jul 2018 |
6 | Senior lady cutting fabric
The Guardian Cryptic -
16 Feb 2017 | The Guardian Cryptic / 16 Feb 2017 |
7 | What the driver needs needs above all is to be sober
The Guardian Cryptic -
11 Jun 2012 | The Guardian Cryptic / 11 Jun 2012 |
