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Sifted Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is WINNOWED which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: WINNOWED

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197%8Exact Match!
290%7 Packed full of holes
390%9 Divided into parts

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "WINNOWED" which means:

    noun
  • • The act of separating grain from chaff
  • verb
  • • Separate the chaff from grain by using air currents
  • • Blow on
  • • Select desirable parts from a group or list
  • • Blow away or off with a current of air

An example sentence would be:

  • • "She winnowed the wheat to separate the chaff."
  • • "The cook winnowed the flour to remove any impurities."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source #Number Answer
New York Times24 Apr 1993 Down 8
New York Times11 Aug 1983 Down 37
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