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Tear Skin Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is PELT which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: PELT

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199%4Exact Match!
237%10 Deep cut or tear in skin
329%7 To tear out or tear off

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "PELT" which means:

    noun
  • • The dressed hairy coat of a mammal
  • • Body covering of a living animal
  • verb
  • • Cast, hurl, or throw repeatedly with some missile
  • • Attack and bombard with or as if with missiles
  • • Rain heavily

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The hunter proudly displayed his latest acquisition, a magnificent wolf pelt."
  • • "She wrapped herself in a warm fur pelt to ward off the cold winter chill."

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Clue Last Found In...

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The Guardian Cryptic22 Dec 2005 Down 25
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