It's inserted in a mortise Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Monday, May 3, 2010 · 52-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, May 3, 2010.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 3, 2010 · 52-Down · 5 letters
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a projection at the end of a piece of wood that is shaped to fit into a mortise and form a mortise joint
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