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| 1 | 99% | 8 | Exact Match! | |
| 2 | 42% | 10 | A compound word formed by combining two words, where the first word qualifies the second word | |
| 3 | 37% | 7 | A word or phrase that qualifies or modifies another word or phrase | |
Word That Qualifies Dog Rolling Over In Awful Mire Crossword Clue
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MODIFIER which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
MODIFIER
Updated: March 18, 2024 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "MODIFIER" which means:
- noun
- • A content word that qualifies the meaning of a noun or verb
- • A moderator who makes less extreme or uncompromising
- • A person who changes something
- • A gene that modifies the effect produced by another gene
An example sentence would be:
- • "The noun 'teacher' can be used as a 'modifier' when referring to other nouns like 'teacher training' or 'teacher evaluation'."
- • "In english grammar, a 'modifier' is a word or phrase that describes or limits the meaning of another word or phrase."
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Clue Last Found In...
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| The Guardian Cryptic06 Mar 2024 | Down 1 | |
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1 | A compound word formed by combining two words, where the first word qualifies the second word | |
2 | A word or phrase that qualifies or modifies another word or phrase | |
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