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2 | 34% | 4 | When repeated, a subtle (or sometimes not-so-subtle) comment | |
3 | 33% | 10 | Steep ascent railway | |
Subtle Ascent By Railway Line Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "ANCESTRY" which means:
- noun
- • The hereditary derivation of an individual
- • Inherited properties shared with others of your bloodline
An example sentence would be:
- • "I am proud of my irish ancestry."
- • "She traced her ancestry back to the mayflower."
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