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Speck Of Dust Crossword Clue

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noun

• (nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything

48%5Dust speck
noun

• a very small quantity of something

• a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible

• small piece of e.g. bread or cake

verb

• coat with bread crumbs

• break into crumbs

• remove crumbs from

37%7 Without a speck of dust
adverb

• smoothly and without difficulty; precisely and deftly

• in a manner that minimizes dirt and pollution

adjective satellite

• habitually clean

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Source #Number Answer
New York Times30 Apr 2017 Down 110
New York Times19 Dec 2011 Across 35
The Guardian Speedy10 Apr 2005 Across 10
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