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noun • money collected under a tariff | ||||||||
| 34% | 7 | Spurred or prodded into action | ||||||
verb • To use a rowel on (something), especially to drain fluid. • To fit with spurs. • To apply the spur to. • To incite; to goad. | ||||||||
| 32% | 7 | Current head of government turning into wino — that's awkward! | ||||||
adjective satellite • mentally sluggish | ||||||||
Thumb Prodded Into Awkward Person In Government Department Crossword Clue
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CUSTOMS which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
CUSTOMS
Updated: June 12, 2024
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