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Crossword 086
Vocabulary Building Blocks: (61 Across) helix (NOUN) 1. a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops. Synonyms: coil, spiral, volute, whorl. 2. A curve that lies on the surface of a cylinder or cone and cuts the element at a constant angle. Synonym: spiral. 3. (ANATOMY) The recurved border of the external ear. (PROPER NOUN) 1. Type genus of the family Helicidae. Helicidae are land snails including the common edible snail. Derives from Latin, from Greek: spiral. Did You Know? (70 Across) As the wife of Louis XVI, Marie Antoinette reigned as Queen of France from 1774-1792 and was guillotined after being found guilty of treason. An unpopular consort, Marie Antoinette was notorious for her love of extravagance and her opposition to reform. Printable
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