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Skin At The Base Of A Nail Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 78 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
CUTICLE which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
CUTICLE
Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "CUTICLE" which means:
- noun
- • The dead skin at the base of a fingernail or toenail
- • The outer layer of the skin covering the exterior body surface of vertebrates
- • Hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles
An example sentence would be:
- • "She always pushes back her cuticles before applying nail polish."
- • "The cuticle acts as a protective layer for plants, preventing water loss."
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| Clue | Source | |
|---|---|---|
1 | Base of the nail where the nail root resides | |
2 | Dead skin at the base of a fingernail
The Guardian Quick -
07 May 2011 | The Guardian Quick / 07 May 2011 |
3 | Nail or horn base
New York Times -
15 Jun 1989 | New York Times / 15 Jun 1989 |
4 | Removal of hard skin from undercoat and its base
The Guardian Cryptic -
19 Apr 2024 | The Guardian Cryptic / 19 Apr 2024 |
5 | Shop that offers nail care, nail art, and nail extensions | |
6 | Skin's skin
The Guardian Cryptic -
13 Nov 2006 | The Guardian Cryptic / 13 Nov 2006 |
7 | Skin around the nail
The Guardian Speedy -
28 Oct 2007 | The Guardian Speedy / 28 Oct 2007 |
