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Straight line or plane that touches a curve but does not intersect it (7) Crossword Clue
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | TANGENT Straight line or plane that touches a curve but does not intersect it (7) | (7) | ||
| 6% | ONEDIMENSIONAL Like a line that goes straight? No main line does, sadly | (14) | The Times Cryptic | Oct 31, 2025 |
| 6% | ARC Curved line | (3) | The Times Concise | Oct 16, 2025 |
| 6% | TANGENTS Straight lines that touch curves | (8) | ||
| 6% | SECANT Line intersecting a curve | (6) | ||
| 5% | D --> "Touch of ____" | (1) | USA Today Quick | Dec 16, 2025 |
| 5% | GREY --> "Touch of ____" | (4) | USA Today Quick | Dec 16, 2025 |
| 5% | ABUTS Touches on | (5) | Thomas Joseph | Dec 15, 2025 |
| 5% | LEY Supposed straight line between landscape features (3) | (3) | The Guardian Quick | Dec 13, 2025 |
| 5% | TEE Three-way intersection | (3) | New York Times | Nov 30, 2025 |
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