Metaphor for a sharp mind Crossword Clue
9 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, August 27, 2013 · 34-Down
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between February 2013 and August 2013.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · August 27, 2013 · 34-Down · 9 letters
STEELTRAP0 of 9 letters revealed
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a trap made of steel with a strong spring and sharp toothlike projections to hold the prey
noun
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