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| 3 | 28% | 6 | Gold goes up when two firms are after it for decoration | |
Three Quarters Go After Tough Firms Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 143 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
HARDENS which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
HARDENS
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "HARDENS" which means:
- verb
- • Become hard or harder
- • Make hard or harder
- • Harden by reheating and cooling in oil
- • Make healthy
- • Cause to accept or become hardened to; habituate
An example sentence would be:
- • "She hardens her heart and refuses to forgive those who have wronged her."
- • "The cement hardens quickly, so we need to work fast."
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Clue Last Found In...
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| The Guardian Cryptic08 Dec 2005 | Across 10 | |
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