The Clue
They're found above tongues (5 letter answer)
The Answer
LACES
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Notes
The answer LACES is common and appears about once every 225 puzzles.
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Definition
LACE as a noun:
1. (lace, lacing) = a cord that is drawn through eyelets or around hooks in order to draw together two edges (as of a shoe or garment)
2. a delicate decorative fabric woven in an open web of symmetrical patterns
LACE as a verb:
1. (intertwine, twine, entwine, enlace, interlace, lace) = spin or twist together so as to form a cord; "intertwine the ribbons"; "Twine the threads into a rope"
2. (braid, lace, plait) = make by braiding or interlacing; "lace a tablecloth"
3. do lacework; "The Flemish women were lacing in front of the cathedral"
4. (lace, lace up) = draw through eyes or holes; "lace the shoelaces"
5. (spike, lace, fortify) = add alcohol to (beverages); "the punch is spiked!"