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| 2 | 33% | 5 | A style of serif typeface with small lines or strokes at the ends of the main strokes | |
| 3 | 31% | 4 | "Man produces ___ as a bee produces honey": William Golding | |
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SWEEPS which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
SWEEPS
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "SWEEPS" which means:
- noun
- • A wide scope
- • Someone who cleans soot from chimneys
- • Winning all or all but one of the tricks in bridge
- • A long oar used in an open boat
- • (american football) an attempt to advance the ball by running around the end of the line
- • A movement in an arc verb
- • Sweep across or over
- • Move with sweeping, effortless, gliding motions
- • Sweep with a broom or as if with a broom
- • Force into some kind of situation, condition, or course of action
- • To cover or extend over an area or time period
- • Clean by sweeping
- • Win an overwhelming victory in or on
- • Cover the entire range of
- • Make a big sweeping gesture or movement
An example sentence would be:
- • "She sweeps the floor every morning."
- • "The wind sweeps through the trees."
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| The Guardian Cryptic02 Sep 2020 | Across 10 | |
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| Clue | Source | |
|---|---|---|
1 | "Man produces ___ as a bee produces honey": William Golding
New York Times -
19 Apr 2018 | New York Times / 19 Apr 2018 |
2 | A game played with two dice, in which a first throw of 7 or 11 wins, a first throw of 2, 3, or 12 loses immediately, and a first throw of anything else (a point) must be repeated before a 7 is thrown | |
3 | A reason or motive; or, that which produces an effect
Telegraph Herculis -
31 Jul 2023 | Telegraph Herculis / 31 Jul 2023 |
4 | A style of serif typeface with small lines or strokes at the ends of the main strokes | |
5 | Class in which some basic strokes are learned
New York Times -
19 Jun 2010 | New York Times / 19 Jun 2010 |
6 | That which produces a response
The Guardian Quick -
07 Oct 2003 | The Guardian Quick / 07 Oct 2003 |
7 | The first runs come from straight strokes in cricket match
The Guardian Cryptic -
14 Jan 2008 | The Guardian Cryptic / 14 Jan 2008 |
