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noun • the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body • the time of the last part of something • any projection that resembles the tail of an animal • the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on • a spy employed to follow someone and report their movements • (usually plural) the reverse side of a coin that does not bear the representation of a person's head • the rear part of an aircraft • the rear part of a ship verb • go after with the intent to catch • remove or shorten the tail of an animal • remove the stalk of fruits or berries | ||||||||
| 39% | 13 | She discovered a telescopic comet, which became known as 'Miss Mitchell's Comet' | ||||||
noun • United States astronomer who studied sunspots and nebulae (1818-1889) | ||||||||
| 33% | 5 | Part of a comet | ||||||
noun • formalwear consisting of full evening dress for men | ||||||||
Comet Part Crossword Clue
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TAIL which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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TAIL
Updated: October 11, 2023
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