Moon Shape Crossword Clue

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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: CRESCENT

Updated: October 11, 2023

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	noun • any shape resembling the curved shape of the moon in its first or last quarters adjective satellite • resembling the new moon in shape
	43%	13		Cycle of the Moon's phases from new moon to new moon, determined by the Moon's position relative to the stars
	noun • period between successive conjunctions with a star, 27.322 days
	34%	6		Moon phase between new moon and full moon
	adjective • (of the moon) pertaining to the period during which the visible surface of the moon increases noun • the application of wax to a surface • a gradual increase in magnitude or extent

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We think the answer is "" which means:

noun

• Any shape resembling the curved shape of the moon in its first or last quarters

adjective satellite

• Resembling the new moon in shape

verb

• To form into a crescent, or something resembling a crescent.
• To adorn with crescents.

adjective

• Marked by an increase; waxing, like the moon.
• Shaped like a crescent.

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New York Times23 Mar 2009	Down 41
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