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1 | 99% | 4 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 31% | 12 | Shared a common ancestor with humans but is not a direct ancestor | |
3 | 25% | 10 | More remote than remote | |
Remote Ancestor Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "KNOB" which means:
- noun
- • A circular rounded projection or protuberance
- • A round handle
- • Any thickened enlargement
- • An ornament in the shape of a ball on the hilt of a sword or dagger verb
- • (of a man) to have sex with.
An example sentence would be:
- • "He turned the knob to open the door."
- • "She adjusted the volume knob on the speaker."
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New York Times01 Oct 2009 | Down 23 | |
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