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We think the answer is "SALIENT" which means:

    adjective
  • • (of angles) pointing outward at an angle of less than 180 degrees
  • noun
  • • (military) the part of the line of battle that projects closest to the enemy
  • adjective satellite
  • • Having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
  • • Represented as leaping (rampant but leaning forward)

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The most salient feature of the painting is its vibrant colors."
  • • "The salient points of his argument were well-received by the audience."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source #Number Answer
New York Times23 Feb 2019 Across 37
The Guardian Quick06 Feb 2007 Down 18
New York Times20 Oct 2002 Down 29
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