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Word Elisions As In Forecastle To Focsle Crossword Clue
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SYNCOPES which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
SYNCOPES
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "SYNCOPES" which means:
- noun
- • A spontaneous loss of consciousness caused by insufficient blood to the brain
- • (phonology) the loss of sounds from within a word (as in `fo'c'sle' for `forecastle')
An example sentence would be:
- • "She experienced syncopes several times during the day."
- • "The doctor diagnosed her frequent syncopes as a result of low blood pressure."
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| New York Times20 Mar 1994 | Across 84 | |
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