The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word HUMERI
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More clues leading to the result HUMERI
- Bones of a philosopher mostly rest in peace
- Initially brought from river on island, bones
- Bones throbbing with rage when rejected
- Components of arms found in river island, not British
- Bones from digit risk losing extremities
- Mike leaves go-getter with some ivory and bones
- Bones almost hit, with some hesitations within
- Wild cat's left rheumatic, fractured arm bones
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What does HUMERI mean?
HUMERI noun- The bone of the upper arm.