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Downright Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is PLUMB which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: PLUMB

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About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "PLUMB" which means:

    noun
  • • The metal bob of a plumb line
  • adverb
  • • Completely; used as intensifiers
  • • Conforming to the direction of a plumb line
  • • Exactly
  • adjective satellite
  • • Exactly vertical
  • verb
  • • Measure the depth of something
  • • Weight with lead
  • • Examine thoroughly and in great depth
  • • Adjust with a plumb line so as to make vertical
  • adjective
  • • Truly vertical, as indicated by a plumb line.
  • • Describing an lbw where the batsman is hit on the pads directly in front of his wicket and should be given out.

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The plumber used a plumb line to ensure the wall was straight."
  • • "He held the plumb against the wall to check if it was vertical."

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Clue Last Found In...

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New York Times12 Nov 2023 Across 4
Telegraph Cross Atlantic24 Jun 2023 Across 36
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