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noun • a timepiece that measures a time interval and signals its end • (sports) an official who keeps track of the time elapsed • a regulator that activates or deactivates a mechanism at set times | ||||
| 36% | 8 | Grandfather, say (or a grandfather clock?) | ||
noun • an experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service • an elderly man | ||||
| 36% | 8 | Grandfather, say (or a grandfather clock?) | ||
noun • an experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service • an elderly man | ||||
Grandfather May Be An Old One
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TIMER which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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Updated: October 14, 2023
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