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noun • a nail with a large head; formerly used to decorate doors | ||||||||
| 24% | 7 | Old president keeps iron and a more delicate material | ||||||
noun • a crisp smooth lustrous fabric | ||||||||
| 23% | 6 | Showy clothing, jewellery and other gaudery; or, a hearth/forge for converting pig iron into wrought iron in a process replaced by puddling | ||||||
noun • elaborate or showy attire and accessories | ||||||||
Old Iron A Material Thats Dead Crossword Clue
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DOORNAIL which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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DOORNAIL
Updated: October 14, 2023
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| The Guardian Cryptic18 Aug 2009 | Across 17 | |
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