Shift Crossword Clue

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Shift Crossword Answer

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TRANSFER

(8 letters)

STINT

(5 letters)

BUDGE

(5 letters)

CHANGEGEARS

(11 letters)

Helpful Hints

(verb)
1. give an incentive for action
2. be in a state of action
(noun)
1. the act of changing location from one place to another
2. the act of changing your residence or place of business

Hint 2: Clue Definition

SHIFT (verb)
1. lay aside, abandon, or leave for another
2. move sideways or in an unsteady way
SHIFT (noun)
1. the act of changing one thing or position for another
2. the time period during which you are at work

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

TRANSFER
(8 letters)
STINT
(5 letters)
BUDGE
(5 letters)
CHANGEGEARS
(11 letters)

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