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| Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
| 1 | 99% | 8 | Exact Match! | |
| 2 | 31% | 6 | Loose-fitting protective garments | |
| 3 | 29% | 7 | Silk (or silk-like) fabric | |
No Silk Is Used In These Protective Garments Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 153 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
OILSKINS which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
OILSKINS
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "OILSKINS" which means:
- noun
- • A macintosh made from cotton fabric treated with oil and pigment to make it waterproof
An example sentence would be:
- • "She put on her oilskins before going out in the rain."
- • "The fishermen wore oilskins to protect themselves from the rough sea."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic14 Sep 2015 | Down 18 | |
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