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Bestrides Crossword Clue

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RankLettersAnswerClue
197%5Exact Match!
296%11MIDWAYBOASTExact Match!
335%4 It bestrides the Tevere

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "SPANS" which means:

    noun
  • • The complete duration of something
  • • The distance or interval between two points
  • • Two items of the same kind
  • • A unit of length based on the width of the expanded human hand (usually taken as 9 inches)
  • • A structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
  • • The act of sitting or standing astride
  • verb
  • • To cover or extend over an area or time period

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The bridge spans the river."
  • • "The book spans several decades."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source #Number Answer
New York Times15 Jul 1994 Down 5
New York Times18 Jul 1976 Across 89 MIDWAYBOAST
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