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noun • shrub with terminal tufts of elongated leaves used locally for thatching and clothing; thick sweet roots are used as food; tropical southeastern Asia, Australia and Hawaii • a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite • the syllable naming the seventh (subtonic) note of any musical scale in solmization | ||||||||
| 29% | 8 | Experiencing a sudden contraction or contraction of body parts | ||||||
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| 23% | 7 | American comedian and actress known for "The Carol Burnett Show" | ||||||
noun • United States writer (born in England) remembered for her novels for children (1849-1924) | ||||||||
Carol Contraction
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TIS which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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TIS
Updated: November 6, 2024
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