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Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
1 | 99% | 6 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 30% | 6 | Point, point, point, point then led all over the place | |
3 | 21% | 10 | In a shape that comes to a point | |
Comes To The Point Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "TAPERS" which means:
- noun
- • A convex shape that narrows toward a point
- • The property possessed by a shape that narrows toward a point (as a wedge or cone)
- • A loosely woven cord (in a candle or oil lamp) that draws fuel by capillary action up into the flame
- • Stick of wax with a wick in the middle verb
- • Diminish gradually
- • Give a point to
An example sentence would be:
- • "He lit the tapers to create a romantic atmosphere."
- • "The artist used tapers to create thin lines in their painting."
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New York Times07 Apr 2001 | Across 40 | |
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