One Slides Over Nail To Avoid A Puncture Crossword Clue

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Updated: October 14, 2023

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	noun • as much as a thimble will hold • a small metal cap to protect the finger while sewing; can be used as a small container
	41%	11		Shop that offers nail care, nail art, and nail extensions
	noun • a shop where hairdressers and beauticians work
	35%	6		Condition in which the skin adjacent to the nail grows over the nail edge
	noun • a loose narrow strip of skin near the base of a fingernail; tearing it produces a painful sore that is easily infected

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The Guardian Cryptic05 Jun 2023	Across 8
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