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Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
1 | 99% | 8 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 36% | 6 | From the Latin meaning “dust”, fine particles of something such as cocoa, cosmetics, snow or talc | |
3 | 35% | 6 | Something metallic covering behind or something 18 covering much more? | |
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We think the answer is "POMANDER" which means:
- noun
- • A mixture of aromatic substances, made into a ball and carried by a person to impart a sweet smell or as a protection against infection.
- • A small case in which an aromatic ball was carried.
- • A perforated container filled with pot-pourri for placing in a drawer, wardrobe, room, etc., to provide a sweet smell.
- • An apple or orange studded with cloves used for the same purpose.
An example sentence would be:
- • "She hung a pomander filled with oranges and cloves in her closet to keep it smelling fresh."
- • "The bride carried a beautiful pomander of flowers instead of a bouquet."
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The Guardian Cryptic29 Jul 2004 | Down 6 | |
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