Their purpose is both gripping and uplifting
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The clue “Their purpose is both gripping and uplifting” 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 June 17, 2025, where the answer was TONGS.
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