Leg joint Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Monday, August 6, 2012 · 38-Down
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between December 1997 and August 2012.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · August 6, 2012 · 38-Down · 4 letters
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hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
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- Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, December 15, 1997.ANKLE5 lettersanswer page
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