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noun • A symbol resembling a horizontal line (–), sometimes together with one or two dots (for example, ⨪ or ÷), which was used in ancient manuscripts and texts to mark a word or passage as doubtful or spurious, or redundant; an obelisk. • A dagger symbol (†), which is used in printed matter as a reference mark to refer the reader to a footnote, marginal note, etc.; beside a person's name to indicate that the person is deceased; or beside a date to indicate that it is a person's death date; an obelisk. | ||||||||
34% | 6 | Marks used to adjust the position of printed matter | ||||||
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noun • a mark used by an author or editor to indicate where something is to be inserted into a text | ||||||||
Dagger Symbols Used As Reference Marks In Printed Matter Crossword Clue
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OBELI which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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OBELI
Updated: October 13, 2023
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