Back muscle, briefly Crossword Clue

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LAT

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Back muscle, briefly" requires a three-letter answer. The answer for today's crossword is "LAT". Here's why this clue has this answer:

  1. The clue mentions "back muscle", which suggests that we need to find a muscle located in the back region of the body. This directs our search towards muscles in the human anatomy.
  2. The word "briefly" indicates that we are looking for a shortened or abbreviated term for the muscle.
  3. By combining these clues, we discover that the answer "LAT" corresponds to the Latissimus dorsi muscle.

The Latissimus dorsi muscle, commonly known as the "LAT," is one of the main muscles of the back. It is a large, flat muscle that extends from the upper arm to the spine and pelvis. The term "LAT" is frequently used in anatomy and exercise-related contexts as a shorthand for the Latissimus dorsi muscle.

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Definition of "LAT"

the basic monetary unit of Latvia, equal to 100 santims (replaced by the euro in 2014).

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  •  The Crossword clue "Back muscle, briefly" published 65 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 
    CrosswordDateAnswer
    Wall Street Journal21 November 2023LAT
    Eugene Sheffer – King Feature Syndicate11 November 2023LAT
    Universal10 May 2023LAT
    Daily Themed1 January 2023LAT
    L.A. Times Daily12 December 2021LAT
    Newsday.com25 November 2021LAT
    The Atlantic3 January 2021LAT
    Family Time Crossword11 May 2020LAT
    USA Today14 February 2019LAT
    Thomas Joseph – King Feature Syndicate5 January 2017LAT
    The Washington Post31 December 2016LAT
    New York Times22 May 2016LAT
    The Chronicle of Higher Education25 April 2014LAT
    Premier Sunday – King Feature Syndicate26 December 2010LAT


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