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2 | 56% | 9 | Mineral used as chalk by tailors | |
3 | 38% | 11 | Type of chalk used by tailors | |
Mineral In Tailors Chalk Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "TALC" which means:
- 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)
An example sentence would be:
- • "She applied a dusting of talc to her baby's bottom."
- • "The talc gave the lotion a smoother texture."
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1 | French chalk mineral
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16 Jan 2008 | New York Times / 16 Jan 2008 |
2 | Mineral used as chalk by tailors
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19 Aug 2011 | New York Times / 19 Aug 2011 |
3 | Named after the Latin word for 'chalk', due to the high amount of chalk deposits | |
4 | Tailors' lapboards
New York Times -
05 Apr 1987 | New York Times / 05 Apr 1987 |
5 | Tailors are not entirely involved in such matters
The Guardian Cryptic -
26 Aug 2011 | The Guardian Cryptic / 26 Aug 2011 |
6 | Temporary tailors could do it
The Guardian Cryptic -
20 May 2005 | The Guardian Cryptic / 20 May 2005 |
7 | Type of chalk used by tailors |