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verb • bring to a desired consistency, texture, or hardness by a process of gradually heating and cooling | ||||||||
| 26% | 8 | Toughen the surface of, as leaves | ||||||
verb • convert into cutin | ||||||||
| 26% | 10 | Toughen up, as facial skin | ||||||
verb • harden steel by adding carbon | ||||||||
Soften Or Toughen Crossword Clue
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ANNEAL which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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ANNEAL
Updated: October 13, 2023
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