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Cognomens Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is SURNAMES which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: SURNAMES

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197%8Exact Match!
296%9LASTNAMESExact Match!
375%5Exact Match!

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "SURNAMES" which means:

    noun
  • • The name used to identify the members of a family (as distinguished from each member's given name)
  • verb
  • • To give a surname to.
  • • To call by a surname.

An example sentence would be:

  • • "Many people in china use their surnames as their given names."
  • • "The teacher asked the students to research the origins of their surnames."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source #Number Answer
New York Times23 Feb 1988 Down 38
New York Times23 Jun 1985 Across 67 LASTNAMES
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