Palate part Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, November 25, 2015 · 47-Down
Appeared in 3 New York Times Crosswords between May 2008 and November 2015.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · November 25, 2015 · 47-Down · 5 letters
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a small pendant fleshy lobe at the back of the soft palate
noun
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