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noun • a hard grey-black mineral consisting of corundum and either hematite or magnetite; used as an abrasive (especially as a coating on paper) | ||||||||
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noun • a light glass formed on the surface of some lavas; used as an abrasive verb • rub with pumice, in order to clean or to smoothen | ||||||||
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adjective satellite • sour or bitter in taste • harsh or corrosive in tone | ||||||||
An Abrasive Crossword Clue
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EMERY which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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EMERY
Updated: October 10, 2023
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| New York Times22 Jun 1990 | Down 50 | |
| New York Times19 Jan 1987 | Across 29 | |
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1 | Abrasive or abrasive textures | |
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12 Jul 2017 | New York Times / 12 Jul 2017 |
5 | The state of being less abrasive or abrasive | |
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The Guardian Quick -
13 Aug 2011 | The Guardian Quick / 13 Aug 2011 |
7 | ___ paper (abrasive)
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15 Dec 2016 | New York Times / 15 Dec 2016 |
