Part Of An Ear Of Corn Crossword Clue

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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: HUSK

Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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3	28%	7		Ultimately ear piercing to arouse a tiny part of the ear?

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We think the answer is "HUSK" which means:

noun

• Material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds
• Outer membranous covering of some fruits or seeds

verb

• Remove the husks from

An example sentence would be:

• "He peeled off the husk from the corn cob."
• "The farmer collected the husks and used them as compost."

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New York Times16 May 1988	Down 48
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