“The penny finally dropped” Crossword Clue

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“The penny finally dropped” Crossword Answer

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FINALLY (adverb)
1. the item at the end
2. as the end result of a succession or process
PENNY (noun)
1. a coin worth one-hundredth of the value of the basic unit
2. a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound

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Down

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