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Bookends On Shelves Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 114 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
ESSES which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
ESSES
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "ESSES" which means:
- noun
- • The name of the latin-script letter s.
- • Something shaped like the letter s.
- • (usually plural) a sequence of winding turns. verb
- • To move in a changing direction, forming the shape of a letter s.
An example sentence would be:
- • "She wrote her name with three esses."
- • "The word 'mississippi' has four esses."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times21 Nov 2013 | Down 12 | |
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