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Southern Constellation That Holds The Second Brightest Star In The Night Sky Crossword Clue
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CARINA which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
CARINA
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "CARINA" which means:
- noun
- • Any of various keel-shaped structures or ridges such as that on the breastbone of a bird or that formed by the fused petals of a pea blossom
- • A keel-shaped constellation in the southern hemisphere; contains the star canopus
An example sentence would be:
- • "The carina is a keel-shaped ridge found on the inside of certain shells."
- • "The carina is a ridge at the base of the breastbone in birds."
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| New York Times07 Feb 2016 | Across 24 | |
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