Curve On The Surface Of A Sphere Crossword Clue

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

Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	5		Exact Match!
2	48%	10		This type of curve is an example of a roulette curve, which means it is generated by the motion of a point on a curve as it rolls without slipping on another curve.
3	38%	8		A point at which a curve or surface touches another curve or surface

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "RHUMB" which means:

noun

• A line on a sphere that cuts all meridians at the same angle; the path taken by a ship or plane that maintains a constant compass direction

An example sentence would be:

• "The ship followed a rhumb line directly to its destination."
• "The captain adjusted the course according to the rhumb line."

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Source	#Number	Answer
New York Times17 Nov 2002	Down 26
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