Resembling

Answer:

ALA

Hint:

Think of a Latin preposition meaning "in the manner of" often used in scientific terms or names.

Explanation:

The clue "Resembling" hints at the word "ALA" because it’s short for "à la," a French phrase meaning "in the style of" or "resembling." Think of it like saying "à la mode" for ice cream served in the style of a dessert—here, "ALA" alone carries that same idea of similarity. The answer plays on the phrase’s common usage in English, even though it’s borrowed from French.

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General solving tip

Match the clue's grammar: plural with plural, past with past. If the clue ends in 's' or uses a past-tense verb, mirror that form in the entry.

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