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noun • a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals) • lock of hair in the shape of a spiral or curl • a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops | ||||
| 22% | 6 | Fingerprint, say | ||
noun • a smoky fire to drive away insects • a blemish made by dirt verb • make a smudge on; soil by smudging | ||||
| 22% | 6 | Fingerprint markings | ||
noun • a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals) • lock of hair in the shape of a spiral or curl • a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops | ||||
Fingerprint Shape
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WHORL which was last seen in the New York Times NYT crossword.
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WHORL
Updated: October 11, 2023
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