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| 2 | 32% | 8 | What's a term for a lens that is thicker in the middle than at the edges? | |
| 3 | 30% | 14 | A lens that is thicker in the middle than at the edges | |
Trick With Thicker Lens Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 135 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
CONDENSER which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
CONDENSER
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "CONDENSER" which means:
- noun
- • An electrical device characterized by its capacity to store an electric charge
- • An apparatus that converts vapor into liquid
- • A hollow coil that condenses by abstracting heat
- • Lens used to concentrate light on an object
An example sentence would be:
- • "The air conditioning system contains a condenser to release heat."
- • "I need to replace the faulty condenser in my car's radiator."
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| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic16 Nov 2010 | Across 18 | |
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