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noun • something used to beautify verb • make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc. • be an ornament to | ||||||||
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noun • active work of little value | ||||||||
| 34% | 8 | The phenomenon by which a trait evolved for one purpose later becomes useful for a different purpose | ||||||
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It Serves No Useful Purpose Crossword Clue
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ORNAMENT which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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ORNAMENT
Updated: October 11, 2023
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| New York Times28 Jun 2002 | Down 12 | |
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