___ axis, half of an ellipse's shorter diameter Crossword Clue
9 letters · New York Times · Sunday, October 16, 2022 · 6-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, October 16, 2022.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 16, 2022 · 6-Across · 9 letters
SEMIMINOR0 of 9 letters revealed
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Describing each of the two segments of the minor axis of a conic section at both sides of the center of the conic section.
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