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| 99% | 4 | OXEA | Exact Match! | |||||
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| 39% | 7 | Type of sponge with a solitary spicule | ||||||
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| 39% | 7 | Typically smaller than a spicule | ||||||
noun • a needlelike part or structure of a plant or animal or crystal; as a spine or bristle or crystal | ||||||||
Sponge Spicule Crossword Clue
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OXEA which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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OXEA
Updated: October 10, 2023
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| New York Times27 Feb 1988 | Down 51 | OXEA |
| New York Times04 Dec 1977 | Across 27 | OXEA |
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6 | Type of sponge with a solitary spicule | |
7 | Typically smaller than a spicule |
