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Slender And Sharp Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "ACEROSE" which means:
- adjective satellite
- • Narrow and long and pointed; as pine leaves
An example sentence would be:
- • "The acerose leaves of the pine tree are sharp and needle-like."
- • "The cactus has acerose spines to protect itself from predators."
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New York Times12 Aug 1990 | Across 23 | |
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