“___ is not a drill!” Crossword Clue

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“___ is not a drill!” Crossword Answer

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(pronoun)
1. As a demonstrative pronoun, this denotes something that is present or near in place or time, or something just mentioned, or that is just about to be mentioned.

Hint 2: Clue Definition

DRILL (verb)
1. make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool
2. learn by repetition
DRILL (noun)
1. systematic training by multiple repetitions
2. similar to the mandrill but smaller and less brightly colored

Hint 3: Anagram

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HIST

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31. Cuatro + tres

32. Long-nosed fish

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39. Place to see jousting, informally

41. One of 154 by Shakespeare

42. Rough in texture

43. Broad valley

44. Ice cream drinks

45. Horse stable unit

47. Metric speed meas.

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56. Areas where inventory is kept

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Down

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28. Jigsaw fragment

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37. Covers with black goo

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