Makes like the mercury on a hot day Crossword Clue

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Makes like the mercury on a hot day Crossword Answer

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MERCURY (noun)
1. a heavy silvery toxic univalent and bivalent metallic element; the only metal that is liquid at ordinary temperatures
2. (Roman mythology) messenger of Jupiter and god of commerce; counterpart of Greek Hermes
LIKE (verb)
1. prefer or wish to do something
2. feel about or towards; consider, evaluate, or regard
LIKE (adjective)
1. resembling or similar; having the same or some of the same characteristics; often used in combination
2. conforming in every respect
LIKE (noun)
1. a similar kind
2. a kind of person

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SIRES

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