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noun • either (free) end of a eukaryotic chromosome | ||||||||
| 50% | 3 | What an aglet is for a shoelace | ||||||
noun • the extreme end of something; especially something pointed • a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter) • an indication of potential opportunity • a V shape • the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill) verb • cause to tilt • mark with a tip • give a tip or gratuity to in return for a service, beyond the compensation agreed on • cause to topple or tumble by pushing • to incline or bend from a vertical position • walk on one's toes • strike lightly • give insider information or advise to • remove the tip from | ||||||||
| 40% | 6 | Metal aglet's purpose | ||||||
noun • metal or plastic sheath over the end of a shoelace or ribbon • ornamental tagged cord or braid on the shoulder of a uniform | ||||||||
Sometimes Described As The Biological Equivalent Of An Aglet That Prevents A Shoelace From Fraying The Protective Tip Of A Chromosome Crossword Clue
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TELOMERE which was last seen in the Telegraph Giant General Knowledge crossword.
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From the name of a river mentioned in Homer’s Iliad, a winding watercourse; an intricate motif, such as Greek key or fret, with many twists; or, an aimless ramble or wanderThick wooden chopping-boards upon which individuals are said to figuratively place their heads or necks when risking their reputations etc
Supposedly sneaky stoat-like animals from whom deceitful, furtive or sly humans derive a nickname
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