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noun • a republic in southeastern Europe on the southern part of the Balkan peninsula; known for grapes and olives and olive oil • ancient Greece; a country of city-states (especially Athens and Sparta) that reached its peak in the fifth century BCE | ||||||||
| 49% | 14 | The tradition of shaking hands as a form of greeting. | ||||||
noun • the modern culture of western Europe and North America | ||||||||
| 30% | 7 | Slightly shaking or shaking one's head in disapproval | ||||||
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Where The Tradition Of Shaking Hands As A Greeting Originated Crossword Clue
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GREECE which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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GREECE
Updated: October 11, 2023
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4 | Slightly shaking or shaking one's head in disapproval | |
5 | The tradition of shaking hands as a form of greeting. | |
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