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Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
1 | 99% | 6 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 40% | 9 | Direct descent | |
3 | 37% | 12 | Direct male descent | |
Of Direct Descent Crossword Clue
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "LINEAL" which means:
- adjective
- • In a straight unbroken line of descent from parent to child adjective satellite
- • Arranged in a line
An example sentence would be:
- • "He is the lineal descendant of the royal family."
- • "The lineal relationship between the two families can be traced back for centuries."
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New York Times15 Feb 2022 | Down 31 | |
New York Times19 Dec 1995 | Down 41 | |
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