Peak of a wave Crossword Clue

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Peak of a wave Crossword Answer

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CREST

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(verb)
1. lie at the top of
2. reach a high point
(noun)
1. the center of a cambered road
2. the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

PEAK (noun)
1. the highest point (of something)
2. a V shape
PEAK (verb)
1. to reach the highest point; attain maximum intensity, activity
WAVE (verb)
1. signal with the hands or nod
2. move or swing back and forth
WAVE (noun)
1. (physics) a movement up and down or back and forth
2. an undulating curve

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

Crest
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