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Mineral Used As Chalk By Tailors Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "SOAPSTONE" which means:
- noun
- • A soft heavy compact variety of talc having a soapy feel; used to make hearths and tabletops and ornaments verb
- • To scrub with soapstone.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The ancient egyptians used soapstone to create beautiful statues and figurines."
- • "Many people appreciate the smooth and velvety texture of soapstone countertops."
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New York Times19 Aug 2011 | Down 2 | |
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Similar Clues
Clue | Source | |
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1 | Carbon material, chalk or wax used by artist
The Guardian Cryptic -
25 Oct 2010 | The Guardian Cryptic / 25 Oct 2010 |
2 | French chalk mineral
New York Times -
16 Jan 2008 | New York Times / 16 Jan 2008 |
3 | From Italian for “chalk, gypsum”, a white preparation used as a ground for gilding or painting on wood panels
Telegraph Giant General Knowledge -
21 Oct 2023 | Telegraph Giant General Knowledge / 21 Oct 2023 |
4 | Mineral in tailor's chalk
New York Times -
11 Aug 2010 | New York Times / 11 Aug 2010 |
5 | Named after the Latin word for 'chalk', due to the high amount of chalk deposits | |
6 | Sayers's "The ___ Tailors"
New York Times -
05 Mar 1978 | New York Times / 05 Mar 1978 |
7 | Type of chalk used by tailors |