Baton-passing race Crossword Clue

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Baton-passing race Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. electrical device such that current flowing through it in one circuit can switch on and off a current in a second circuit
2. a race between teams; each member runs or swims part of the distance
(verb)
1. control or operate by relay
2. pass along

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

PASSING (adjective)
1. lasting a very short time
2. hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough
PASSING (noun)
1. a bodily reaction of changing from one place or stage to another
2. success in satisfying a test or requirement
PASSING (adverb)
1. to an extraordinary degree
BATON (noun)
1. a short stout club used primarily by policemen
2. a thin tapered rod used by a conductor to lead an orchestra or choir

Hint 3: Anagram

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EARLY

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