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1 | 99% | 9 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 22% | 8 | A frenzy of war cries and whirling blades | |
3 | 22% | 7 | One of a Muslim sect (usually whirling!) | |
Whirling Ones Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "DERVISHES" which means:
- noun
- • An ascetic muslim monk; a member of an order noted for devotional exercises involving bodily movements
An example sentence would be:
- • "The dervishes twirled gracefully in their white robes."
- • "Visitors gathered to watch the dervishes perform their mystical dance."
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New York Times06 Aug 1996 | Across 33 | |
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