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noun • a person who refrains from drinking intoxicating beverages adjective satellite • self-restraining; not indulging an appetite especially for food or drink | ||||||||
| 25% | 9 | Water erosion that wears away particles from the earth's surface | ||||||
noun • erosion by friction | ||||||||
| 25% | 14 | Wears away cartilage | ||||||
noun • chronic breakdown of cartilage in the joints; the most common form of arthritis occurring usually after middle age | ||||||||
Temperate Metal Wears Away Crossword Clue
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ABSTINENT which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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ABSTINENT
Updated: October 14, 2023
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