Tool used in building some castles Crossword Clue

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Tool used in building some castles Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. the quantity contained in a pail
2. a roughly cylindrical vessel that is open at the top

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

BUILDING (noun)
1. the commercial activity involved in repairing old structures or constructing new ones
2. the act of constructing something
TOOL (verb)
1. ride in a car with no particular goal and just for the pleasure of it
2. drive
TOOL (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

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Across

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37. "You're not just imagining that tone"

38. Makes sense

39. PDF alternative

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Down

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31. Grown-up

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43. Outfit for G.I. Joe

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46. Pussyfoot

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51. Strong connection

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54. Bedframe part

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