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| 2 | 26% | 12 | A bone disease that occurs when the body loses too much bone, makes too little bone, or both | |
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Bone At Base Of The Tongue Crossword Clue
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HYOID which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
HYOID
Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "HYOID" which means:
- adjective
- • Of or relating to the hyoid bone noun
- • A u-shaped bone at the base of the tongue that supports the tongue muscles
An example sentence would be:
- • "The hyoid bone is a u-shaped bone located in the neck."
- • "In mammals, the hyoid bone supports the tongue."
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| New York Times28 Dec 1990 | Down 30 | |
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