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| 1 | 99% | 5 | Exact Match! | |
| 2 | 25% | 9 | Becomes etiolated due to lack of proper illumination | |
| 3 | 24% | 13 | Important for proper illumination of a specimen | |
Threat Of Proper Illumination Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
PERIL which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
PERIL
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "PERIL" which means:
- noun
- • A source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
- • A state of danger involving risk
- • A venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury verb
- • Pose a threat to; present a danger to
- • Put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position
An example sentence would be:
- • "The hiker was unaware of the peril that awaited him on the treacherous mountain path."
- • "The captain steered the ship away from the peril of the storm."
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| The Guardian Cryptic15 Aug 2022 | Across 21 | |
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5 | Important for proper illumination of a specimen | |
6 | Panel illumination
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