Like basil leaves Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Friday, May 27, 2016 · 16-Across
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between December 2000 and May 2016.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 27, 2016 · 16-Across · 5 letters
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rounded like an egg
adjective
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