Specimen Is Circle Bearing Crescents Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is MENISCI which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: MENISCI

Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	7		Exact Match!
2	38%	11		Curves traced by a point on the circumference of a circle as the circle rolls around another fixed circle
3	35%	5		Crescents

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "MENISCI" which means:

noun

• A crescent moon, or an object shaped like it.
• A lens which is convex on one side and concave on the other, being crescent-shaped in cross-section.
• The curved surface of liquids in tubes, whether concave or convex, caused by the surface tension of the liquid.
• Either of two parts of the human knee that provide structural integrity to the knee when it undergoes tension and torsion.

An example sentence would be:

• "The menisci help to distribute the weight and reduce friction in the knee joint."
• "Injuries to the menisci can cause pain and discomfort."

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Source	#Number	Answer
The Guardian Cryptic10 Apr 2009	Across 11
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