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Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
1 | 99% | 8 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 51% | 7 | Word to describe the phase of the moon when it appears more than a quarter moon but less than a full moon | |
3 | 51% | 9 | New, first quarter, full, or last quarter | |
Shape Of Moon In First Or Last Quarter Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "CRESCENT" which means:
- noun
- • Any shape resembling the curved shape of the moon in its first or last quarters adjective satellite
- • Resembling the new moon in shape verb
- • To form into a crescent, or something resembling a crescent.
- • To adorn with crescents. adjective
- • Marked by an increase; waxing, like the moon.
- • Shaped like a crescent.
An example sentence would be:
- • "I saw a beautiful crescent moon last night."
- • "The hotel is located just a few steps away from the crescent beach."
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