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noun • a loose narrow strip of skin near the base of a fingernail; tearing it produces a painful sore that is easily infected | ||||||||
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| 28% | 8 | Used to describe the sloughing off of old skin or cuticle | ||||||
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Skin Torn But Still Attached Around The Cuticle Crossword Clue
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HANGNAIL which was last seen in the The Guardian Speedy crossword.
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HANGNAIL
Updated: October 15, 2023
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