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2 | 33% | 10 | Identifying features on a fingerprint | |
3 | 23% | 6 | Fingerprint, say | |
Fingerprint Features Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "WHORLS" which means:
- noun
- • A round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
- • Lock of hair in the shape of a spiral or curl
- • A structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops
An example sentence would be:
- • "The detective examined the whorls on the suspect's fingertips for identification purposes."
- • "She traced the whorls of the wood grain with her fingertips."
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