Central artery Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Monday, July 28, 2025 · 59-Across
Appeared in 3 New York Times Crosswords between April 1996 and July 2025.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · July 28, 2025 · 59-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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