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222%4 Light bulb, symbolically
322%6 Year, symbolically

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We think the answer is "FIST" which means:

    noun
  • • A hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)
  • verb
  • • To strike with the fist.
  • • To close (the hand) into a fist.
  • • To grip with a fist.
  • • To fist-fuck.
  • • To break wind.

An example sentence would be:

  • • "He clenched his fist in anger."
  • • "She pounded her fist on the table to get his attention."

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The Guardian Cryptic13 Jul 2022 Across 16
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