Symbol for a break Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Sunday, September 17, 2017 · 9-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, September 17, 2017.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 17, 2017 · 9-Down · 6 letters
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The symbol (—) (used to demarcate a parenthetical thought or to indicate a break, or for emphasis); a one-em or long dash.
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