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noun • The insertion of one or more words between the components of a compound word. | ||||
| 38% | 11 | Separation of a compound word | ||
noun • division of a word especially at the end of a line on a page • connecting syllables and words by hyphens | ||||
| 34% | 13 | Puzzle-solving method involving the separation of compound words | ||
noun • making too fine distinctions of little importance | ||||
Compound Word Separation
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TMESIS which was last seen in the New York Times NYT crossword.
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TMESIS
Updated: October 10, 2023
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