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2 | 33% | 8 | Maize's outer covering | |
3 | 25% | 12 | Community gatherings to remove the outer covering of maize | |
Maize Covering Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "HUSK" which means:
- noun
- • Material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds
- • Outer membranous covering of some fruits or seeds verb
- • Remove the husks from
An example sentence would be:
- • "He peeled off the husk from the corn cob."
- • "The farmer collected the husks and used them as compost."
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New York Times03 Jun 1985 | Down 57 | |
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