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Its Been Split The First Half Of Dictionary Crossword Clue
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ATOM which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
ATOM
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "ATOM" which means:
- noun
- • (physics and chemistry) the smallest component of an element having the chemical properties of the element
- • (nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything
An example sentence would be:
- • "The atom is the basic unit of a chemical element."
- • "An atom consists of a nucleus and electrons."
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| The Guardian Cryptic02 Feb 2012 | Down 24 | |
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