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| 1 | 99% | 8 | Exact Match! | |
| 2 | 38% | 11 | Curves traced by a point on the circumference of a circle as the circle rolls around another fixed circle | |
| 3 | 32% | 9 | Outer part of a circle or sphere | |
Fourth Part Of Sphere Or Circle Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
QUADRANT which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
QUADRANT
Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "QUADRANT" which means:
- noun
- • A quarter of the circumference of a circle
- • Any of the four areas into which a plane is divided by two orthogonal coordinate axes
- • The area enclosed by two perpendicular radii of a circle
- • A measuring instrument for measuring altitude of heavenly bodies
An example sentence would be:
- • "She marked a point in the first quadrant of the graph."
- • "The treasure was said to be hidden in the northwestern quadrant of the island."
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| The Guardian Quick19 Mar 2001 | Across 17 | |
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