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noun • something that restrains a flood or outpouring • regulator consisting of a valve or gate that controls the rate of water flow through a sluice | ||||
| 27% | 6 | Famous for the quote 'Rivers know this: there is no hurry. We shall get there some day.' | ||
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| 27% | 12 | Situation where there are more offices than there are employees | ||
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FLOODGATES which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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FLOODGATES
Updated: October 13, 2023
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