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Unnecessarily Wily Fleeing Rocks Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
NEEDLES which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
NEEDLES
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "NEEDLES" which means:
- noun
- • The leaf of a conifer
- • A slender pointer for indicating the reading on the scale of a measuring instrument
- • A sharp pointed implement (usually steel)
- • A stylus that formerly made sound by following a groove in a phonograph record verb
- • Annoy or provoke, as by constant criticism
- • Prick with a needle adjective
- • Not needed; unnecessary.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The tailor uses needles to sew clothes."
- • "The acupuncture therapist inserted tiny needles into my back."
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| The Guardian Cryptic23 Dec 2014 | Across 23 | |
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