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Preserve When Lifeless Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is MUMMIFY which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: MUMMIFY

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199%7Exact Match!
220%5 A character at the end? Nothing, almost frozen lifeless
320%4Lifeless

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "MUMMIFY" which means:

    verb
  • • Preserve while making lifeless
  • • Remove the organs and dry out (a dead body) in order to preserve it
  • • Dry up and shrivel due to complete loss of moisture

An example sentence would be:

  • • "Egyptians used to mummify their deceased pharaohs to preserve their bodies for the afterlife."
  • • "In ancient china, some royal family members would mummify their pets as a sign of respect."

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The Guardian Quick07 Aug 2014 Across 10
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