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| 99% | 8 | Exact Match! | ||
noun • the hereditary derivation of an individual • inherited properties shared with others of your bloodline | ||||
| 37% | 6 | First in line? Last in line? First in line? In short, the end of the line | ||
noun • the offspring who came first in the order of birth adjective satellite • first in order of birth | ||||
| 36% | 8 | A second attempt at something after the first attempt failed | ||
noun • an approach that fails and gives way to another attempt | ||||
Line Dances Failing At The First Attempt
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ANCESTRY which was last seen in the Telegraph Cryptic crossword.
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ANCESTRY
Updated: December 16, 2025
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27 Nov 2014 | The Guardian Cryptic / 27 Nov 2014 |
7 | Whirring calls of grass warblers reminiscent of fishing-line spools of the same name; bobbins; staggers; or, lively Celtic dances traditionally listed on cards at ceilidhs
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