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adjective satellite • characterized by excessive precision and attention to trivial details | ||||
| 36% | 9 | Requiring the use of a drill or drill-like instrument | ||
adjective satellite • resembling a drill | ||||
| 36% | 10 | Sometimes referred to as a drill sleeve or drill holder | ||
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Particular Drill Unstable Restricting Craftsmans Finish
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PERNICKETY which was last seen in the Telegraph Toughie crossword.
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PERNICKETY
Updated: October 23, 2025
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