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They May Be Slippery Crossword Clue

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noun

• any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees

• hard tough wood of an elm tree; used for e.g. implements and furniture

31%6Slippery covering on a slippery dip
noun

• any of various thin shiny (savory or sweet) coatings applied to foods

• a glossy finish on a fabric

• a coating for ceramics, metal, etc.

verb

• coat with a glaze

• become glassy or take on a glass-like appearance

• furnish with glass

• coat with something sweet, such as a hard sugar glaze

28%9May lead to slippery roads
noun

• a storm with rain

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