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| 2 | 28% | 9 | Casting off of outer skin or cuticle | |
| 3 | 28% | 8 | Used to describe the sloughing off of old skin or cuticle | |
Skin Torn But Still Attached Around The Cuticle Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
HANGNAIL which was last seen in the The Guardian Speedy crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
HANGNAIL
Updated: October 15, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "HANGNAIL" which means:
- noun
- • A loose narrow strip of skin near the base of a fingernail; tearing it produces a painful sore that is easily infected
An example sentence would be:
- • "I have a hangnail on my pinky finger."
- • "She winced with pain when she accidentally pulled on her hangnail."
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| The Guardian Speedy02 Dec 2007 | Across 16 | |
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