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Kneecap Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is PATELLA which was last seen in the Telegraph Cross Atlantic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: PATELLA

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197%7Exact Match!
230%7Kneecap pair
328%4 Below the kneecap

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "PATELLA" which means:

    noun
  • • Type genus of the family patellidae: common european limpets
  • • A small flat triangular bone in front of the knee that protects the knee joint

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The patella is commonly known as the kneecap."
  • • "The patella protects the knee joint."

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Source #Number Answer
Telegraph Cross Atlantic18 Feb 2024 Down 2
Telegraph Quick25 Sep 2023 Across 10
Telegraph Cross Atlantic10 Jun 2023 Across 50
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The name of this family comes from the Latin word 'patella', meaning 'kneecap'.

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