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Dusting Powder Crossword Clue
There are 2 exact and 112 possible answers.
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TALC which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
TALC
Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "TALC" which means:
- noun
- • A fine grained mineral having a soft soapy feel and consisting of hydrated magnesium silicate; used in a variety of products including talcum powder verb
- • Apply talcum powder to (one's body)
An example sentence would be:
- • "She applied a dusting of talc to her baby's bottom."
- • "The talc gave the lotion a smoother texture."
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| The Guardian Quick18 Jul 2002 | Across 25 | |
| The Guardian Quick22 Feb 2000 | Down 21 | |
| New York Times05 Aug 1987 | Across 1 | |
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1 | Add powder. Remove powder
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2 | Bathroom dusting powder
The Guardian Quick -
10 May 2001 | The Guardian Quick / 10 May 2001 |
3 | Dusting-powder ingredient
New York Times -
10 Feb 1986 | New York Times / 10 Feb 1986 |
4 | Dusting cloth
New York Times Bonus -
01 May 2019 | New York Times Bonus / 01 May 2019 |
5 | Often garnished with fresh berries or a dusting of cocoa powder | |
6 | Powder in the powder room
New York Times -
30 May 2021 | New York Times / 30 May 2021 |
7 | Used as a dusting powder for skin |
