“Figures that are straight approximations of curves, in geometry” crossword clue
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••••••••••••TANGENTLINES
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.TANGENTLINES is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Figures that are straight approximations of curves, in geometry”. It was last seen in the puzzle of April 29, 2025, where it runs at 53 Across and fills 12 squares. It crosses 12 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Apr 29, 2025 grid28D"You had your chance"10 ltrs›29DGo berserk10 ltrs›30D"Pass it to me!"6 ltrs›31DWay off course6 ltrs›32DInstruction to improve posture10 ltrs›34DCameraperson's session10 ltrs›46DCurtains7 ltrs›48DDessert drink made with frozen grapes7 ltrs›50DExplosive letters3 ltrs›52DOnce ___ lifetime3 ltrs›54DDecent chap4 ltrs›55DMexican poet Juana ___ de la Cruz4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Apr 29, 20251ABrahma, Vishnu and Shiva, for three4 ltrs›5ALike cigars and some salmon6 ltrs›11ASpill the beans4 ltrs›15ARephrase, say4 ltrs›16AGourmet garnish served with a mother-of-pearl spoon6 ltrs›17ACasino city near Lake Tahoe4 ltrs›18A"Game of Thrones" co-star Headey4 ltrs›19A"The Gift of the Magi" writer6 ltrs›
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