Soft palate projection Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, July 22, 1998 · 16-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Wednesday, July 22, 1998.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · July 22, 1998 · 16-Across · 5 letters
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a small pendant fleshy lobe at the back of the soft palate
noun
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