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Harden If Held Captive By Authoritarian Blowing Top Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
OSSIFY which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
OSSIFY
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "OSSIFY" which means:
- verb
- • Become bony
- • Make rigid and set into a conventional pattern
- • Cause to become hard and bony
An example sentence would be:
- • "Regular exercise can help prevent the bones from ossifying too early."
- • "The doctor explained that the injured bone would eventually ossify and heal."
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| The Guardian Cryptic31 Jan 2023 | Down 20 | |
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