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noun • a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back | ||||||||
| 29% | 7 | Silk (or silk-like) fabric | ||||||
noun • a fabric made of silk or a silklike fabric that resembles organdy | ||||||||
| 24% | 7 | A coarse fabric of silk or silk and wool, often stiffened with gum. | ||||||
noun • a coarse fabric of silk mixed with wool or mohair and often stiffened with gum | ||||||||
Deputised For Silk Crossword Clue
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SATIN which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
SATIN
Updated: October 14, 2023
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| The Guardian Cryptic19 Oct 2010 | Across 12 | |
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