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Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
1 | 99% | 7 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 38% | 13 | Reversion to an earlier, less developed form | |
3 | 38% | 9 | A reversion to an earlier form or style | |
Reversion To An Earlier Type Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "ATAVISM" which means:
- noun
- • A reappearance of an earlier characteristic
An example sentence would be:
- • "The appearance of the tail in humans is considered an atavism."
- • "Some people believe that certain behaviors are a result of biological atavism."
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The Guardian Cryptic -
12 Dec 2006 | The Guardian Cryptic / 12 Dec 2006 |
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The Guardian Quick -
05 Jun 2001 | The Guardian Quick / 05 Jun 2001 |
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New York Times Bonus -
01 Nov 1998 | New York Times Bonus / 01 Nov 1998 |
4 | Perplex rugby player, reversion to an older type
The Guardian Quiptic -
07 Mar 2022 | The Guardian Quiptic / 07 Mar 2022 |
5 | Reversion to a former type
The Guardian Speedy -
26 Feb 2006 | The Guardian Speedy / 26 Feb 2006 |
6 | Reversion to an earlier cellular form | |
7 | Reversion to an earlier genetic state |