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Honour Student With American Dagger Crossword Clue
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OBELUS which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
OBELUS
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "OBELUS" which means:
- 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.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The book contained an obelus that marked a passage with disputed authenticity."
- • "The obelus symbol (÷) is used in mathematical notation to represent division."
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| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic24 Aug 2004 | Down 21 | |
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