The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word ADAPTOR
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More clues leading to the result ADAPTOR
- Plug connecting to a different port?
- What could be suitable behind plug with leads to other receivers?
- Notice a port in a storm that should fit
- A promotion of flat with prominent feature – electrical feature?
- Touring abroad, part needing to be plugged in?
- Electrical device suitable in construction of road
- It enables fit player to get rid of cold — eating stuff up
- Device for connecting plug, suitable in the place of missing lead
- Device fitting in a revolutionary US firearm
- A stick put up containing fit electrical item
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The straight part
We know that "Plug connecting to a different port" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case plug connecting to a different port = adaptor.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does ADAPTOR mean?
ADAPTOR noun- One who is capable of adapting to differing situations.
- One who adapts a thing, e.g. a play.
- A device or application used to achieve operative compatibility between devices that otherwise are incompatible.