Pattern of five shapes arranged like this puzzle's central black squares Crossword Clue
8 letters · New York Times · Saturday, October 17, 2020 · 1-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, October 17, 2020.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 17, 2020 · 1-Across · 8 letters
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An arrangement of five units with four forming the corners of a square and the fifth at the centre of the square, a pattern corresponding to the five-spot on dice, playing cards, or dominoes.
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