Part of the soft palate Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Sunday, February 9, 1997 · 9-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, February 9, 1997.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · February 9, 1997 · 9-Down · 5 letters
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a small pendant fleshy lobe at the back of the soft palate
noun
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