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The clock repairer's bench

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Sentence 1 An ____ inspection turned up one hidden crack under the dial. (10 letters)

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Synonyms and close equivalents thorough, comprehensive, complete

Sentence 2 Our ____ repairer rejected a polished gear because one tooth still carried a burr. (10 letters)

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Synonyms and close equivalents exacting, meticulous, particular

Sentence 3 The dial looked ____ after the apprentice removed years of candle soot. (10 letters)

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Synonyms and close equivalents spotless, pristine, gleaming

Sentence 4 That plain steel pin is ____ to the mechanism because the escapement stops the moment you remove it. (8 letters)

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Synonyms and close equivalents essential, indispensable, fundamental

Sentence 5 The ____ of missing screws took longer than fitting their replacements. (11 letters)

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Synonyms and close equivalents listing, itemization, tally

Sentence 6 Before lifting the lid, ____ the latch that joins it to the striking bar. (9 letters)

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Synonyms and close equivalents detach, uncouple, release

Sentence 7 A gentle pull on the cord should ____ the small lever behind the bell. (7 letters)

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Synonyms and close equivalents activate, trigger, operate

Sentence 8 A rough washer would slowly ____ the soft brass around the shaft. (6 letters)

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Synonyms and close equivalents scrape, scour, wear down