NOUN: "a musical instrument of the lute family used in southwest Asia and northern Africa Crossword Clue

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SOUTHWEST (noun)
1. the southwestern region of the United States generally including New Mexico, Arizona, Texas, California, and sometimes Utah and Colorado
2. the compass point midway between south and west; at 225 degrees
SOUTHWEST (adverb)
1. to, toward, or in the southwest
SOUTHWEST (adjective)
1. situated in or oriented toward the southwest
2. coming from the southwest
NORTHERN (adjective)
1. situated in or oriented toward the north
2. coming from the north; used especially of wind
NORTHERN (noun)
1. a dialect of Middle English that developed into Scottish Lallans

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26. Ending for fail or fig

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