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| Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
| 1 | 99% | 6 | Exact Match! | |
| 2 | 35% | 9 | Requiring the use of a drill or drill-like instrument | |
| 3 | 35% | 10 | Sometimes referred to as a drill sleeve or drill holder | |
To Drill Can Be Tedious Crossword Clue
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BORING which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
BORING
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "BORING" which means:
- noun
- • The act of drilling
- • The act of drilling a hole in the earth in the hope of producing petroleum adjective satellite
- • So lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness verb
- • To inspire boredom in somebody.
- • To make a hole through something.
- • To make a hole with, or as if with, a boring instrument; to cut a circular hole by the rotary motion of a tool.
- • To form or enlarge (something) by means of a boring instrument or apparatus.
- • To make (a passage) by laborious effort, as in boring; to force a narrow and difficult passage through.
- • To be pierced or penetrated by an instrument that cuts as it turns.
- • To push forward in a certain direction with laborious effort.
- • (of a horse) to shoot out the nose or toss it in the air.
- • To fool; to trick. adjective
- • Causing boredom; unable to engage or hold the interest.
- • Used, or designed to be used, to drill holes.
- • Capable of penetrating; piercing.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The movie was so boring that i fell asleep halfway through."
- • "I find history classes to be incredibly boring."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic30 Mar 2001 | Down 22 | |
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