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We think the answer is "TANGENT" which means:
- noun
- • A straight line or plane that touches a curve or curved surface at a point but does not intersect it at that point
- • Ratio of the opposite to the adjacent side of a right-angled triangle adjective
- • Touching a curve at a single point but not crossing it at that point.
- • Of a topic, only loosely related to a main topic.
An example sentence would be:
- • "He went off on a tangent during the meeting, talking about unrelated topics."
- • "Her comment was totally off on a tangent and had nothing to do with the discussion."
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The Guardian Quick16 Feb 2024 | Across 8 | |
New York Times16 Jul 2023 | Down 82 | |
New York Times27 Apr 2023 | Across 27 | |
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