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Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
1 | 99% | 7 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 34% | 15 | Term used to describe an ingrown toenail | |
3 | 29% | 6 | An aphetic form of a word for protection, used to describe barriers, palings or railings for bounding, enclosing or protecting land | |
Might Describe Toenail Wax With Local Protection Crossword Clue
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "INGROWN" which means:
- adjective satellite
- • Growing abnormally into the flesh adjective
- • That has grown inwards or abnormally towards (a part of the body)
An example sentence would be:
- • "He had an ingrown toenail that required surgery."
- • "The doctor explained that ingrown hairs are common in shaved areas."
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The Guardian Cryptic07 Mar 2017 | Down 19 | |
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1 | An aphetic form of a word for protection, used to describe barriers, palings or railings for bounding, enclosing or protecting land
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14 Oct 2023 | Telegraph Giant General Knowledge / 14 Oct 2023 |
2 | A wax obtained from the fruit of the wax tree | |
3 | I left broken toenail in the shed
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25 Jul 2022 | The Guardian Quiptic / 25 Jul 2022 |
4 | Term used to describe an ingrown toenail | |
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New York Times -
07 Nov 1985 | New York Times / 07 Nov 1985 |
6 | Toenail (anag)
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16 Jul 2011 | The Guardian Quick / 16 Jul 2011 |
7 | Toenail (anag) — delight
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11 Dec 2018 | The Guardian Quick / 11 Dec 2018 |