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Proto-Indo-European Cryptic Etymologies is a hard crossword puzzle with 9 clues covering . Play it online for free below, or create your own crossword with our free crossword maker.
Proto-Indo-European Cryptic Etymologies
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- 1. Rare root used metaphorically in language geology for stable core features
- 4. Latin root for 'tongue,' pivotal in Romance language etymologies
- 5. Minimal unit of sound distinguishing meaning within a language system
- 7. Describes linguistic signs carved, like inscriptions in archaic scripts
- 8. Eastern branch sound shift transforming 'k' into 's' in ancient tongues
Down
- 2. Root associated with workshop or slave quarters, obscure Latin origin
- 3. Unstressed word element that leans phonologically on a preceding word
- 6. Geographic line separating areas by a particular linguistic feature
- 9. Vowel gradation pattern underlying strong verb forms in proto languages
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