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Cylindrical And Tapering Crossword Clue
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TERETE which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
TERETE
Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "TERETE" which means:
- adjective satellite
- • Especially of plant parts; cylindrical and tapering adjective
- • Having a smooth circular cross-section; cylindrical, commonly more or less tapering.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The terete branches of the willow tree swayed gently in the breeze."
- • "The caterpillar had a terete body that allowed it to move easily between leaves."
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| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times16 Nov 1993 | Across 61 | |
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