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1 | 99% | 7 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 29% | 8 | Derives or obtains from a source | |
3 | 27% | 9 | Obtains long thin strands from plant source | |
Obtains From A Source Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "DERIVES" which means:
- verb
- • Reason by deduction; establish by deduction
- • Obtain
- • Obtain from a particular source
- • Develop or evolve from a latent or potential state
- • Come from; be connected by a relationship of blood, for example
An example sentence would be:
- • "The word "alphabet" derives from the first two letters of the greek alphabet, alpha and beta."
- • "She derives great pleasure from reading books."
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New York Times02 Nov 1977 | Across 23 | |
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