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| 2 | 34% | 9 | Powder produced by abrasive operation | |
| 3 | 34% | 10 | Abrasive or abrasive textures | |
Abrasive Powder Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
EMERY which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
EMERY
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "EMERY" which means:
- noun
- • A hard grey-black mineral consisting of corundum and either hematite or magnetite; used as an abrasive (especially as a coating on paper) verb
- • To sand or polish with emery.
- • To coat with emery.
An example sentence would be:
- • "He used emery to polish the metal surface."
- • "The emery board helped smooth out her rough nails."
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| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times14 Jun 1995 | Down 46 | |
| New York Times29 Oct 1984 | Across 70 | |
| New York Times09 Oct 1984 | Down 32 | |
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