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2 | 98% | 6 | Exact Match! | |
3 | 42% | 8 | Bits and pieces of rubbish | |
Detritus Rubbish Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "DROSS" which means:
- noun
- • Worthless or dangerous material that should be removed
- • The scum formed by oxidation at the surface of molten metals verb
- • To remove dross from.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The jeweler carefully removed the dross from the gold and silver."
- • "The chef skimmed off the dross to clarify the stock."
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