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Solid Piece About To Be Taken Out Of Tree Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
SPRUE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
SPRUE
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "SPRUE" which means:
- noun
- • A chronic disorder that occurs in tropical and non-tropical forms and in both children and adults; nutrients are not absorbed; symptoms include foul-smelling diarrhea and emaciation verb
- • To remove the sprues (material left in feed channels) from a cast piece.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The dentist used a sprue to hold the crown in place."
- • "The jewelry maker attached a sprue to the wax model before casting it."
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| The Guardian Cryptic15 Mar 2005 | Across 15 | |
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