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1 | 99% | 7 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 32% | 6 | Irritate with unnecessary loss of two points | |
3 | 26% | 4 | An escape; a fall from grace; a quick-release leash for a dog; or, an unexpected loss of footing caused by a loss of traction | |
Unnecessary Loss Of A Point Irritates Crossword Clue
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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 Cryptic19 Dec 2016 | Across 25 | |
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