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1 | 99% | 7 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 26% | 4 | An escape; a fall from grace; a quick-release leash for a dog; or, an unexpected loss of footing caused by a loss of traction | |
3 | 25% | 6 | Word ending in 'L' for words ending in 'S'? | |
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APOCOPE which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
APOCOPE
Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "APOCOPE" which means:
- noun
- • Abbreviation of a word by omitting the final sound or sounds
An example sentence would be:
- • "The loss of the final sound in 'photo' is an example of apocope."
- • "The word 'ski' is an instance of apocope as it is shortened from 'skis'."
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New York Times29 Jan 1990 | Across 39 | |
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