Tinker (with) Crossword Clue

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Tinker (with) Crossword Answer

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MESS

(4 letters)

TOY

(3 letters)

TWEAK

(5 letters)

FUTZ

(4 letters)

Helpful Hints

(verb)
1. revise or reorganize, especially for the purpose of updating and improving
2. provide (a workshop or factory) with new tools

Hint 2: Clue Definition

TINKER (noun)
1. small mackerel found nearly worldwide
2. a person who enjoys fixing and experimenting with machines and their parts
TINKER (verb)
1. do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly
2. try to fix or mend

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

MESS
(4 letters)
TOY
(3 letters)
TWEAK
(5 letters)
FUTZ
(4 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
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23. Adversary

24. Sound that signals the start of trading, on a stock exchange

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32. Polite, old-fashioned greeting

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35. “Black” day after Thanksgiving, briefly

36. Not ___ stone (still changeable)

37. Hitchcock's "___ Window"

38. Mixer with music and movement

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Down

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