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| 1 | 97% | 7 | Exact Match! | |
| 2 | 90% | 5 | Rotates | |
| 3 | 32% | 5 | From the Latin for “collect, gather together”, a word for spirals, helices or twists, such as those observed in incense, ropes, snakes, springs or wires; or, figurative entanglements, hubbubs, perplexities or stirs | |
Helices Crossword Clue
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SPIRALS which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
SPIRALS
Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "SPIRALS" which means:
- noun
- • A plane curve traced by a point circling about the center but at increasing distances from the center
- • A curve that lies on the surface of a cylinder or cone and cuts the element at a constant angle
- • A continuously accelerating change in the economy
- • Ornament consisting of a curve on a plane that winds around a center with an increasing distance from the center
- • A structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops
- • Flying downward in a helical path with a large radius adjective satellite
- • In the shape of a coil verb
- • To wind or move in a spiral course
- • Form a spiral
- • Move in a spiral or zigzag course
An example sentence would be:
- • "The artist painted intricate spirals on the canvas."
- • "The seashell had beautiful spirals on its surface."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times23 Feb 1992 | Down 45 | |
| New York Times30 Nov 1991 | Across 8 | |
| New York Times28 Jan 1989 | Down 1 | |
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