The instant the seconds are out, gives a pasting to
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The clue “The instant the seconds are out, gives a pasting to” has appeared 2 times in our database with 1 different answers, so count the squares in your grid and check the crossings before you commit. Most recently it ran in the Evening Standard crossword on August 14, 2026, where the answer was STICKS.
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