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Compass Cover Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 68 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
SPREAD which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
SPREAD
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "SPREAD" which means:
- noun
- • Process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
- • A conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures
- • Farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
- • A haphazard distribution in all directions
- • A tasty mixture to be spread on bread or crackers or used in preparing other dishes
- • A meal that is well prepared and greatly enjoyed
- • Two facing pages of a book or other publication
- • The expansion of a person's girth (especially at middle age)
- • Decorative cover for a bed
- • Act of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time adjective satellite
- • Distributed or spread over a considerable extent
- • Prepared or arranged for a meal; especially having food set out
- • Fully extended in width verb
- • Distribute or disperse widely
- • Become distributed or widespread
- • Spread across or over
- • Spread out or open from a closed or folded state
- • Cause to become widely known
- • Become widely known and passed on
- • Strew or distribute over an area
- • Move outward
- • Cover by spreading something over
- • Distribute over a surface in a layer
An example sentence would be:
- • "She spread the butter on her toast."
- • "The virus can spread easily from person to person."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic03 Jan 2011 | Down 17 | |
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