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| 3 | 37% | 8 | Crime-busting organization operating globally | |
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
MORTICE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
MORTICE
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "MORTICE" which means:
- noun
- • A square hole made to receive a tenon and so to form a joint verb
- • Cut a hole for a tenon in
- • Join by a tenon and mortise
An example sentence would be:
- • "I need to find a mortice to fit this door."
- • "The mortice in the wood was perfectly carved."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic23 Jun 2009 | Across 15 | |
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