They may be hard to untie Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Monday, February 8, 2021 · 55-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, February 8, 2021.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · February 8, 2021 · 55-Down · 5 letters
KNOTS0 of 5 letters revealed
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a hard cross-grained round piece of wood in a board where a branch emerged; "the saw buckled when it hit a knot"
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