Not the main point Crossword Clue
7 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, June 14, 2023 · 56-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Wednesday, June 14, 2023.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · June 14, 2023 · 56-Across · 7 letters
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a straight line or plane that touches a curve or curved surface at a point but does not intersect it at that point
noun
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