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noun • a belt-shaped region in the heavens on either side to the ecliptic; divided into 12 constellations or signs for astrological purposes • (astrology) a circular diagram representing the 12 zodiacal constellations and showing their signs | ||||||||
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12 Briefly Returning Before 1 Across Crossword Clue
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ZODIAC which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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ZODIAC
Updated: October 14, 2023
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