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Answer for the clue "Name of the "divided by" sign with a line and two dots ", 6 letters:
obelus

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n. 1 A mark ('''÷''') used to represent division in mathematics. Also used to indicate a written or printed passage, and in ancient manuscripts to mark a word or passage as spurious or doubtful. 2 A dagger mark ('''†''') used as a reference mark in printed ...

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An obelus (symbol: ÷ , plural: obeluses or obeli ) is a symbol consisting of a short horizontal line with a dot above and below. It is mainly used to represent the mathematical operation of division . It is therefore commonly called the division sign . ...