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Study Of Word Origins Crossword Clue

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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: ETYMOLOGY

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344%11Study word origins

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "ETYMOLOGY" which means:

    noun
  • • A history of a word
  • • The study of the sources and development of words

An example sentence would be:

  • • "I am fascinated by the etymology of words."
  • • "The etymology of this word can be traced back to latin."

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