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Study Of Origin Of Words Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 141 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
ETYMOLOGY which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
ETYMOLOGY
Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "ETYMOLOGY" which means:
- noun
- • A history of a word
- • The study of the sources and development of words
An example sentence would be:
- • "I am fascinated by the etymology of words."
- • "The etymology of this word can be traced back to latin."
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Clue Last Found In...
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| The Guardian Quick05 Feb 2004 | Down 11 | |
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