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Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
1 | 99% | 5 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 27% | 5 | Goes suddenly from success to failure, in slang | |
3 | 27% | 6 | Quickly go from success to failure | |
It May Be A Pointer To Success Or Failure Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "THUMB" which means:
- noun
- • The thick short innermost digit of the forelimb
- • The part of a glove that provides a covering for the thumb
- • A convex molding having a cross section in the form of a quarter of a circle or of an ellipse verb
- • Travel by getting free rides from motorists
- • Look through a book or other written material
- • Feel or handle with the fingers
An example sentence would be:
- • "She sucked her thumb for comfort."
- • "He accidentally hit his thumb with a hammer."
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The Guardian Quiptic08 Aug 2005 | Across 11 | |
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