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| 99% | 5 | Exact Match! | ||
noun • a split or indentation in something (as the palate or chin) • a long narrow cleft adjective satellite • split or divided • having one or more indentations reaching nearly to the midrib | ||||
| 43% | 11 | Facilities where electrical power is stepped up or stepped down. | ||
noun • a subsidiary station where electricity is transformed for distribution by a low-voltage network | ||||
| 28% | 6 | Quit after Conservative split | ||
verb • separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument • make by cutting into • come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation | ||||
Stepped Down After Conservative Split
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CLEFT which was last seen in the Telegraph Toughie crossword.
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CLEFT
Updated: September 1, 2025
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