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noun • activity involved in maintaining something in good working order • the act of sustaining life by food or providing a means of subsistence | ||||
| 29% | 3 | Light-switch positions | ||
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| 29% | 4 | Switch positions | ||
verb • To kill. • To switch off. | ||||
Switch Positions To Keep Up Maintenance
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UPKEEP which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
UPKEEP
Updated: October 14, 2023
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