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| 3 | 23% | 10 | Protracted | |
The Protracted Use Of Lines Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 135 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
ANGLING which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
ANGLING
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "ANGLING" which means:
- noun
- • Fishing with a hook and line (and usually a pole) verb
- • (often in the passive) to place (something) at an angle.
- • To change direction rapidly.
- • To present or argue something in a particular way or from a particular viewpoint.
- • (cue sports) to hamper (oneself or one's opponent) by leaving the cue ball in the jaws of a pocket such that the surround of the pocket (the "angle") blocks the path from cue ball to object ball.
- • To try to catch fish with a hook and line.
- • (with for) to attempt to subtly persuade someone to offer a desired thing.
An example sentence would be:
- • "He enjoys angling in the nearby river on weekends."
- • "The angling competition attracted participants from all over the country."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic05 Oct 2015 | Across 9 | |
| The Guardian Cryptic22 May 2000 | Across 8 | |
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