herring bone
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Puzzle #115 · September 24, 2025
A pattern, resembling the bones of a herring (fish), with alternating parallel diagonal lines. The herring bone pattern is used in flooring, brick work and is common in men’s suits.
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- Puzzle #115 on September 24, 2025
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