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1 | 99% | 7 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 35% | 11 | The process of becoming ivory or turning ivory-white. | |
3 | 33% | 14 | Referred to as 'vegetable ivory' due to its resemblance to animal ivory | |
Ivory Tower Sort Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "EGGHEAD" which means:
- noun
- • An intellectual; a very studious and academic person
An example sentence would be:
- • "He is such an egghead; always buried in his books."
- • "Don't be an egghead, just enjoy yourself for once."
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New York Times24 Nov 2023 | Down 29 | |
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