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2 | 31% | 4 | Nonmetric unit … or a metric unit | |
3 | 30% | 8 | Metric foot in Greek verse | |
Metric Foot Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "IAMB" which means:
- noun
- • A metrical unit with unstressed-stressed syllables
An example sentence would be:
- • "In poetry, an iamb is a metrical foot consisting of two syllables, with the first syllable being unstressed and the second syllable stressed."
- • "The phrase 'hello world' is an example of an iamb, with the stress falling on the second syllable of each word."
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New York Times09 Dec 2007 | Down 66 | |
New York Times16 May 1995 | Down 8 | |
New York Times19 Nov 1990 | Down 57 | |
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