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1 | 99% | 9 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 42% | 3 | Ivory carving knife | |
3 | 36% | 5 | Hard, smooth substance used for carving | |
Ivory Carving Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "SCRIMSHAW" which means:
- noun
- • A carving (or engraving) on whalebone, whale ivory, walrus tusk, etc., usually by american whalers verb
- • To make an item of scrimshaw.
- • To engrave fanciful designs on (shells, whales' teeth, etc.).
An example sentence would be:
- • "He collected a beautiful piece of scrimshaw on his travels."
- • "The museum had a special exhibit featuring intricate scrimshaw carvings."
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New York Times30 Jun 1984 | Down 36 | |
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