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Crescent Shaped Bodies Crossword Clue

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

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RankLettersAnswerClue
199%7Exact Match!
235%12 They have streamlined bodies and crescent-shaped tails
331%11 Shark with a torpedo-shaped body and a crescent-shaped tail

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "MENISCI" which means:

    noun
  • • A crescent moon, or an object shaped like it.
  • • A lens which is convex on one side and concave on the other, being crescent-shaped in cross-section.
  • • The curved surface of liquids in tubes, whether concave or convex, caused by the surface tension of the liquid.
  • • Either of two parts of the human knee that provide structural integrity to the knee when it undergoes tension and torsion.

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The menisci help to distribute the weight and reduce friction in the knee joint."
  • • "Injuries to the menisci can cause pain and discomfort."

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New York Times15 Mar 2013 Down 31
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