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Animal Backs Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 166 possible answers.
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DORSA which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
DORSA
Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "DORSA" which means:
- noun
- • The back of the tongue, used for articulating dorsal consonants.
- • The top of the foot or the back of the hand.
- • The back or dorsal region on the surface of an animal.
- • (astrogeology) a ridge on a hill, or on the surface of a planet or moon.
- • Theta capricorni, a star on the back of the goat
An example sentence would be:
- • "The dorsa on the moon are the remains of ancient volcanic eruptions."
- • "Scientists study the morphology of dorsa to understand the moon's geological history."
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| New York Times14 Jun 1976 | Across 65 | |
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