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1 | 99% | 7 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 31% | 9 | Creating a recess for a joint | |
3 | 26% | 9 | Woodworking joint that involves cutting a hole or recess | |
Recess For A Joint Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "MORTISE" which means:
- noun
- • A square hole made to receive a tenon and so to form a joint verb
- • Cut a hole for a tenon in
- • Join by a tenon and mortise
An example sentence would be:
- • "The carpenter used a mortise and tenon joint to connect the pieces of wood."
- • "The mortise in the door frame allows the latch to fit snugly."
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New York Times23 Nov 2013 | Down 39 | |
New York Times22 Mar 1998 | Across 26 | |
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