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The Clue

Coillike shapes (6 letter answer)

The Answer

WHORLS

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Notes

The answer WHORLS is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.

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Definition

WHORL as a noun:

1. (coil, whorl, roll, curl, curlicue, ringlet, gyre, scroll) = a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
2. (lock, curl, ringlet, whorl) = a strand or cluster of hair
3. (coil, spiral, volute, whorl, helix) = a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops; "a coil of rope"