File or tongs Crossword Clue

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File or tongs Crossword Answer

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(verb)
1. ride in a car with no particular goal and just for the pleasure of it
2. drive
(noun)
1. the means whereby some act is accomplished
2. a person who is controlled by others and is used to perform unpleasant or dishonest tasks for someone else

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

TONGS (noun)
1. any of various devices for taking hold of objects; usually have two hinged legs with handles above and pointed hooks below
FILE (verb)
1. record in a public office or in a court of law
2. file a formal charge against
FILE (noun)
1. a line of persons or things ranged one behind the other
2. office furniture consisting of a container for keeping papers in order

Hint 3: Anagram

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

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