Calculus, familiarly Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, December 19, 2012 · 11-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Wednesday, December 19, 2012.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · December 19, 2012 · 11-Down · 6 letters
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an incrustation that forms on the teeth and gums
noun
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