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| 99% | 8 | Exact Match! | ||
noun • (music) a group of notes connected by a slur • character consisting of two or more letters combined into one • a metal band used to attach a reed to the mouthpiece of a clarinet or saxophone • thread used by surgeons to bind a vessel (as to constrict the flow of blood) • something used to tie or bind • the act of tying or binding things together | ||||
| 38% | 5 | A contest or game that ends in a draw or tie | ||
noun • lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction • a formal contest in which two or more persons or teams compete • a burning piece of wood or cardboard • an exact duplicate • the score needed to win a match • a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect • a person who is of equal standing with another in a group • a pair of people who live together • something that resembles or harmonizes with verb • be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics • provide funds complementary to • bring two objects, ideas, or people together • be equal to in quality or ability • make correspond or harmonize • give or join in marriage • set into opposition or rivalry • be equal or harmonize • make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching | ||||
| 31% | 8 | Resulting in a tie or draw | ||
verb • To be equal to, to have the same value as; to correspond to. • To make equivalent to; to cause to match. • To have as its consequence. | ||||
Tie Needing Draw To Keep One Game Up
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LIGATURE which was last seen in the Telegraph Cryptic crossword.
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LIGATURE
Updated: September 25, 2025
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