Line of descent
Crossword clue · 1 known answers · 2 appearances · Last seen in the The Independent crossword on January 19, 2026
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PEDIGREE
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The clue “Line of descent” has appeared 2 times in our database with 1 different answers, so count the squares in your grid and check the crossings before you commit. Most recently it ran in the The Independent crossword on January 19, 2026, where the answer was PEDIGREE.
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