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2 | 28% | 13 | A pattern in which the solution to a problem creates another problem, leading back to the original problem | |
3 | 20% | 15 | Method in complexity theory to show that a problem is at least as hard as another problem | |
Lid Problem Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "STYE" which means:
- noun
- • An infection of the sebaceous gland of the eyelid
An example sentence would be:
- • "She woke up with a painful stye on her eyelid."
- • "The ophthalmologist recommended warm compresses to treat the stye."
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New York Times29 May 2011 | Down 92 | |
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