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1 | 99% | 3 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 26% | 15 | Finding a logical or sensible reason for something that was initially done without reason | |
3 | 26% | 13 | Characteristic that evolves for one reason but later provides an advantage for another reason | |
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We think the answer is "AGE" which means:
- noun
- • How long something has existed
- • An era of history having some distinctive feature
- • A time of life (usually defined in years) at which some particular qualification or power arises
- • A prolonged period of time
- • A late time of life verb
- • Begin to seem older; get older
- • Grow old or older
- • Make older
An example sentence would be:
- • "What is your age?"
- • "He is of legal age to drive."
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New York Times06 Jan 1977 | Across 32 | |
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