Metrical Units With Alternating Long And Short Syllables Crossword Clue

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Updated: October 13, 2023

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	99%	5		Exact Match!
	noun • An iamb
	56%	10		Metrical pattern with alternating long and short syllables
	noun • a verse line having six metrical feet
	56%	9		Metrical structure of alternating long and short syllables
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