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noun • horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits • a thin pointed piece of metal that is hammered into materials as a fastener • a former unit of length for cloth equal to 1/16 of a yard verb • attach something somewhere by means of nails • take into custody • hit with great force • succeed in obtaining a position • succeed at easily • locate exactly • complete a pass | ||||||||
| 29% | 7 | Often polished to enhance its appearance | ||||||
noun • plutonic igneous rock having visibly crystalline texture; generally composed of feldspar and mica and quartz • something having the quality of granite (unyielding firmness) | ||||||||
| 22% | 7 | Seabird said to draw blood from its own breast with its pouched beak to feed its young, thus a symbol of self-sacrifice and motherly love to the nation co-opted for Elizabeth I | ||||||
noun • large long-winged warm-water seabird having a large bill with a distensible pouch for fish | ||||||||
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NAIL which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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NAIL
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1 | "And I polished up the handle of ___"
New York Times -
24 Aug 1982 | New York Times / 24 Aug 1982 |
2 | Least polished
New York Times -
22 Nov 2002 | New York Times / 22 Nov 2002 |
3 | Medal, eg when polished, gave off reflected light
The Guardian Cryptic -
18 Mar 2004 | The Guardian Cryptic / 18 Mar 2004 |
4 | Often polished to enhance its appearance | |
5 | Seabird said to draw blood from its own breast with its pouched beak to feed its young, thus a symbol of self-sacrifice and motherly love to the nation co-opted for Elizabeth I
Telegraph Giant General Knowledge -
25 Mar 2023 | Telegraph Giant General Knowledge / 25 Mar 2023 |
6 | Something often polished
New York Times -
31 Dec 1983 | New York Times / 31 Dec 1983 |
7 | Wood that can be stained or polished to enhance its appearance |
