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3 | 24% | 3 | a word used to refer to a thing or person of a number or kind, when the exact thing or kind is not known or stated | |
Playing Around Is A Thing Of The Past Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "DINOSAUR" which means:
- noun
- • Any of numerous extinct terrestrial reptiles of the mesozoic era
An example sentence would be:
- • "The children were fascinated by the lifelike dinosaur exhibit at the museum."
- • "Scientists have discovered the fossilized remains of a new species of dinosaur."
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