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noun • horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits • a thin pointed piece of metal that is hammered into materials as a fastener • a former unit of length for cloth equal to 1/16 of a yard verb • attach something somewhere by means of nails • take into custody • hit with great force • succeed in obtaining a position • succeed at easily • locate exactly • complete a pass | ||||||||
| 30% | 8 | Shakespearean character who says 'Nothing comes from nothing' | ||||||
noun • the hero of William Shakespeare's tragedy who was betrayed and mistreated by two of his scheming daughters | ||||||||
| 27% | 4 | Cross thoroughfare with nothing covering area inside it | ||||||
noun • representation of the cross on which Jesus died | ||||||||
Nothing Covering Area That Gives Quick Protection Crossword Clue
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NAIL which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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NAIL
Updated: October 14, 2023
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