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| 99% | 5 | Exact Match! | ||
noun • a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer • an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect • a long rod or pole (especially the handle of an implement or the body of a weapon like a spear or arrow) • a column of light (as from a beacon) • the main (mid) section of a long bone • obscene terms for penis • a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon • a vertical passageway through a building (as for an elevator) • (architecture) upright consisting of the vertical part of a column • a long vertical passage sunk into the earth, as for a mine or tunnel • a revolving rod that transmits power or motion • the hollow spine of a feather verb • equip with a shaft • defeat someone through trickery or deceit | ||||
| 24% | 6 | Like a detective in a noir film | ||
noun • someone who can be employed as a detective to collect information and assist in criminal investigations | ||||
| 24% | 5 | Surname of the detective character in the film 'Dick Tracy' | ||
noun • United States film actor who appeared in many films with Katharine Hepburn (1900-1967) | ||||
Upright Film Detective
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SHAFT which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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SHAFT
Updated: October 14, 2023
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