Clues for the word "WHORL"
We've had 28 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 40 times in crosswords. It was last seen in New York Times crossword on January 10, 2025.
Definition of whorl
- n. & v. - A circle of two or more leaves, flowers, or other organs, about the same part or joint of a stem.
- n. & v. - A volution, or turn, of the spire of a univalve shell.
- n. & v. - The fly of a spindle.
Referring Clues
- Thumbprint feature
- Fingerprint feature
- Circular pattern
- Thumbprint trait
- Fingerprint circle
- Fingerprint part
- Fingerprint pattern
- Fingerprint swirl
- Fingerprint figure
- Fingerprint ridge
- Ridge studied in forensics
- Helix
- Pattern for a forensic scientist
- Ridge on a fingerprint
- Forensics ridge
- Fingerprint spiral
- Central fingerprint ridge
- Convolution eg in the ear
- Digital feature runs into 80%?
- Doctor both sides of fingerprint pattern
- Spiral
- Tiny ring on a finger?
- Spiral pattern
- Fingerprint shape
- Paisley shape
- Spiral-shaped pattern
- Pattern of spirals on a fingerprint
- It stands out in a print
Last Seen In
- New York Times - January 10, 2025
- LA Times - August 09, 2024
- Penny Dell Daily - June 10, 2024
- LA Times - April 08, 2024
- Penny Dell Daily - March 14, 2024
- Wall Street Journal - October 19, 2017
- LA Times - August 19, 2017
- King Syndicate - Premier Sunday - July 16, 2017
- LA Times - June 18, 2017
- Pat Sajack's Code Letter - January 29, 2017
- Netword - June 16, 2016
- New York Times - June 12, 2016
- Jonesin - March 22, 2016
- Universal - April 24, 2014
- Wall Street Journal - January 24, 2014
- LA Times - July 27, 2013
- LA Times - February 13, 2013
- Pat Sajack's Code Letter - December 09, 2012
- Washington Post - November 26, 2012
- Washington Post - May 28, 2012
- Family Time - April 16, 2012
- Netword - March 18, 2012
- Guardian Quick - November 05, 2011
- Washington Post - July 04, 2011
- USA Today - January 05, 2011
- Family Time - November 14, 2010
- Guardian Prize - August 28, 2010
- Pat Sajack's Code Letter - May 04, 2009
- Universal - June 23, 2008
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - February 10, 2007
- And in 10 more crossword puzzles...