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| 3 | 29% | 7 | A rotating part of a lock that must be properly aligned to open the lock | |
Upset As Hell Over Lock Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
DISTRESS which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
DISTRESS
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "DISTRESS" which means:
- noun
- • Psychological suffering
- • A state of adversity (danger or affliction or need)
- • Extreme physical pain
- • The seizure and holding of property as security for payment of a debt or satisfaction of a claim verb
- • Bring into difficulties or distress, especially financial hardship
- • Cause mental pain to
An example sentence would be:
- • "She was in extreme distress after receiving the news of her father's death."
- • "The loud noise caused distress to the baby."
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Clue Last Found In...
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| The Guardian Cryptic02 Mar 2006 | Down 8 | |
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