Palate appendage Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Sunday, June 29, 2008 · 98-Across
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between October 1999 and June 2008.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · June 29, 2008 · 98-Across · 5 letters
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a small pendant fleshy lobe at the back of the soft palate
noun
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