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Its Binding Crossword Clue
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LIGATURE which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
LIGATURE
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "LIGATURE" which means:
- noun
- • (music) a group of notes connected by a slur
- • Character consisting of two or more letters combined into one
- • A metal band used to attach a reed to the mouthpiece of a clarinet or saxophone
- • Thread used by surgeons to bind a vessel (as to constrict the flow of blood)
- • Something used to tie or bind
- • The act of tying or binding things together verb
- • To ligate; to tie.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The doctor used a ligature to tie off the blood vessel during the surgery."
- • "A ligature is a type of medical device used to secure or close off a blood vessel or duct."
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| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times27 Mar 1999 | Across 58 | |
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