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noun • a permanent magnet consisting of magnetite that possess polarity and has the power to attract as well as to be attracted magnetically | ||||||||
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noun • attraction for iron; associated with electric currents as well as magnets; characterized by fields of force | ||||||||
| 20% | 11 | Subject of the famous eulogy by George Washington: 'First in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen.' | ||||||
noun • soldier of the American Revolution (1756-1818) | ||||||||
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LODESTONE which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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LODESTONE
Updated: October 11, 2023
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