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noun • a hard grey-black mineral consisting of corundum and either hematite or magnetite; used as an abrasive (especially as a coating on paper) | ||||||||
| 34% | 10 | Abrasive or abrasive textures | ||||||
noun • a sharp bitterness • a sharp sour taste • a rough and bitter manner | ||||||||
| 34% | 12 | The state of being less abrasive or abrasive | ||||||
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Roughens With An Abrasive Crossword Clue
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EMERIES which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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EMERIES
Updated: October 10, 2023
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