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noun • a fine grained mineral having a soft soapy feel and consisting of hydrated magnesium silicate; used in a variety of products including talcum powder verb • apply talcum powder to (one's body) | ||||||||
| 56% | 9 | Mineral used as chalk by tailors | ||||||
noun • a soft heavy compact variety of talc having a soapy feel; used to make hearths and tabletops and ornaments | ||||||||
| 38% | 11 | Type of chalk used by tailors | ||||||
noun • a soft white compact talc used to mark cloth or to remove grease stains | ||||||||
Mineral In Tailors Chalk Crossword Clue
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TALC which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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TALC
Updated: October 11, 2023
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