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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) | ||||||||
| 47% | 8 | Extremely hard mineral used as an abrasive | ||||||
noun • very hard mineral used as an abrasive | ||||||||
| 36% | 9 | Hard mineral commonly used as an abrasive | ||||||
noun • very hard mineral used as an abrasive | ||||||||
Hard Grey Black Mineral Used As An Abrasive Crossword Clue
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EMERY which was last seen in the The Guardian Speedy crossword.
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EMERY
Updated: October 15, 2023
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