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Husks Crossword Clue
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CHAFF which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
CHAFF
Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "CHAFF" which means:
- noun
- • Material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds
- • Foil in thin strips; ejected into the air as a radar countermeasure verb
- • Be silly or tease one another
An example sentence would be:
- • "He blew away the chaff from the wheat using a fan."
- • "The farmer separated the chaff from the seeds using a winnowing machine."
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| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times22 Mar 1987 | Across 5 | |
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