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noun • a double pronged pin used to hold women's hair in place | ||||||||
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| 29% | 7 | A rotating part of a lock that must be properly aligned to open the lock | ||||||
noun • a gymnast who performs rolls and somersaults and twists etc. • a glass with a flat bottom but no handle or stem; originally had a round bottom • a movable obstruction in a lock that must be adjusted to a given position (as by a key) before the bolt can be thrown • pigeon that executes backward somersaults in flight or on the ground | ||||||||
Used To Make A Lock Fast Or To Pick It Crossword Clue
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HAIRPIN which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
HAIRPIN
Updated: October 14, 2023
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