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noun • a small sphere of camphor or naphthalene used to keep moths away from stored clothing verb • put into long-term storage | ||||||||
| 41% | 10 | Wrapping for hardback books | ||||||
noun • The detachable paper cover of a book; used to protect the binding, and to provide blurb. | ||||||||
| 39% | 9 | Cloth often found on the cover of hardback books | ||||||
noun • a woven fabric (usually cotton) used for book covers. | ||||||||
Books Hardback In Shopping Centre Store For A Long Time Crossword Clue
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MOTHBALL which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
MOTHBALL
Updated: October 14, 2023
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1 | A decorative strip of coloured silk attached to the top of the spine of a hardback book; or, a hair accessory, such as a fillet or the example named after Lewis Carroll’s heroine Alice
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