Potential mate Crossword Clue

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Potential mate Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. an appraisal of the state of affairs
2. a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something
(verb)
1. be verified or confirmed; pass inspection
2. make cracks or chinks in

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

POTENTIAL (noun)
1. the difference in electrical charge between two points in a circuit expressed in volts
2. the inherent capacity for coming into being
POTENTIAL (adjective)
1. existing in possibility
2. expected to become or be; in prospect
MATE (noun)
1. the officer below the master on a commercial ship
2. a person’s partner in marriage
MATE (verb)
1. place an opponent’s king under an attack from which it cannot escape and thus ending the game
2. engage in sexual intercourse

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19. Lot

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26. Skedaddles

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34. Item with belts that can be worn

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36. Arithmetic mean (which should be helpful in solving the contest)

39. Geese arrangement

40. Planning times

42. City on the South Skunk River

45. Zapped, say

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48. Proficient

49. Linen source

50. Ill will

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57. Brings up

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Down

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26. Cavalry weapon

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38. Showy style

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