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Keystone Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is QUOIN which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: QUOIN

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RankLettersAnswerClue
197%5Exact Match!
290%5 The fundamental principle or groundwork upon which something is built or developed
390%11 Prominent decorative item on a dining table

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "QUOIN" which means:

    noun
  • • Expandable metal or wooden wedge used by printers to lock up a form within a chase
  • • The keystone of an arch
  • • (architecture) solid exterior angle of a building; especially one formed by a cornerstone
  • verb
  • • To wedge or steady with quoins.

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The architect used a decorative quoin at the corner of the building."
  • • "The old castle has stone quoins that give it a distinct appearance."

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New York Times09 Dec 1989 Down 38
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