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| 99% | 8 | Exact Match! | ||
noun • a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals) • a short twisting line | ||||
| 56% | 6 | A furl of paper or parchment; or, a curlicue, fancy flourish, ribbon-like ornamental strip or other decorative depiction of said coil in architecture, art, calligraphy, heraldry or textiles | ||
noun • a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals) • a document that can be rolled up (as for storage) verb • move through text or graphics in order to display parts that do not fit on the screen | ||||
| 40% | 5 | This fashions pigtail with one good twist? | ||
noun • a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair • any of various types of fold formed by doubling fabric back upon itself and then pressing or stitching into shape verb • make by braiding or interlacing • weave into plaits | ||||
A Fancy Twist Or Pigtail Like Motif Found In Architecture Calligraphy Design Handwriting Or Scrollwork
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CURLICUE which was last seen in the Telegraph Giant General Knowledge crossword.
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CURLICUE
Updated: October 12, 2023
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1 | A furl of paper or parchment; or, a curlicue, fancy flourish, ribbon-like ornamental strip or other decorative depiction of said coil in architecture, art, calligraphy, heraldry or textiles
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6 | Make a pigtail, maybe | |
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