Figures that are straight approximations of curves, in geometry Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% TANGENTLINES Figures that are straight approximations of curves, in geometry (12) New York Times Apr 29, 2025
6% ESTIMATES Approximate figures (9) Commuter Aug 4, 2025
6% CONE Figure in solid geometry (4)
5% MATH Geometry, e.g. (4) Premier Sunday Oct 19, 2025
5% ONOR __ about (approximately) (4) Newsday Oct 14, 2025
5% BENT Not straight (4) USA Today Oct 13, 2025
5% ARCH Foot's curve (4) Universal Oct 11, 2025
5% ONEISH Approximately lunchtime (6) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Oct 10, 2025
5% TINE Straight poker? (4) New York Times Oct 9, 2025
5% LINEAR Not curved (6) Universal Oct 3, 2025

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