The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word ETYMA which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 1976.
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| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| ETYMA | 100 % | 5 |
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Crossword Answer definitions
ETYMA noun- The source word, or words, of a given word or expression.
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