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noun • a carving (or engraving) on whalebone, whale ivory, walrus tusk, etc., usually by American whalers | ||||||||
| 35% | 7 | Old felons here deny kidnapping wife | ||||||
noun • a former prison in London notorious for its unsanitary conditions and burnt down in riots in 1780; a new prison was built on the same spot but was torn down in 1902 | ||||||||
| 35% | 9 | Does an initial wash before the real wash | ||||||
noun • A quick rinse given to objects before they are washed properly. verb • To rinse something before washing it properly. | ||||||||
Old Whalers Work Capturing Felons In Wash Possibly Crossword Clue
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SCRIMSHAW which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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SCRIMSHAW
Updated: October 14, 2023
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