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Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
1 | 99% | 8 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 36% | 5 | From Old English for “spine, crest” and Dutch for “back”, a long narrow hilltop or mountain range; or, the spine of a whale or other animal | |
3 | 27% | 7 | A protractile spine or spine-like structure | |
Support Beneath Centre Of Spine Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "UNDERPIN" which means:
- verb
- • Support from beneath
- • Support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm
An example sentence would be:
- • "The study aims to underpin the research findings with additional data."
- • "The expert testimony will underpin my argument in court."
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The Guardian Cryptic01 Mar 2006 | Across 9 | |
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