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Refer To Americans Thick Skin Crossword Clue
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CALLUS which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
CALLUS
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "CALLUS" which means:
- noun
- • An area of skin that is thick or hard from continual pressure or friction (as the sole of the foot)
- • Bony tissue formed during the healing of a fractured bone
- • (botany) an isolated thickening of tissue, especially a stiff protuberance on the lip of an orchid verb
- • Cause a callus to form on
- • Form a callus or calluses
An example sentence would be:
- • "He had a callus on his thumb from playing guitar."
- • "She developed a callus on her foot from wearing tight shoes."
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| The Guardian Cryptic21 Jun 2011 | Down 4 | |
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