Big trunk Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, September 5, 2001 · 14-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Wednesday, September 5, 2001.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 5, 2001 · 14-Across · 5 letters
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the large trunk artery that carries blood from the left ventricle of the heart to branch arteries
noun
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