Fingerprint Markings Crossword Clue

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

Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	6		Exact Match!
2	39%	7		Markings on a fingerprint
3	25%	12		Involving the analysis of postal markings and markings

About This Clues Answer

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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Source	#Number	Answer
New York Times15 Jun 1979	Down 12
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