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| 2 | 33% | 11 | A material's aptitude for being bent, twisted, or wound into coils | |
| 3 | 33% | 10 | The action of making something into tight, twisted coils | |
Twisted Coils Formerly Used For Swing Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
OSCILLATE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
OSCILLATE
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "OSCILLATE" which means:
- verb
- • Be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
- • Move or swing from side to side regularly
An example sentence would be:
- • "The pendulum began to oscillate back and forth."
- • "His moods would often oscillate between extremes of joy and sadness."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic15 Dec 2004 | Down 14 | |
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