Daft Reason For Moving Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is LOCOMOTIVE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: LOCOMOTIVE

Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	10		Exact Match!
2	32%	7		Moving, moving, moving
3	26%	15		Finding a logical or sensible reason for something that was initially done without reason

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "LOCOMOTIVE" which means:

adjective

• Of or relating to locomotion

noun

• A wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks

An example sentence would be:

• "The locomotive pulled a long line of freight cars behind it."
• "The steam locomotive was a common sight on the old railway."

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Clue Last Found In...

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The Guardian Cryptic06 Aug 2007	Across 11
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