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2 | 38% | 3 | Tough ___ | |
3 | 33% | 6 | Tough nut used for playing | |
Tough Nut Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "ACORN" which means:
- noun
- • Fruit of the oak tree: a smooth thin-walled nut in a woody cup-shaped base
An example sentence would be:
- • "Squirrels gather acorns and store them for the winter."
- • "The oak tree in our backyard drops acorns all over the lawn."
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New York Times02 Oct 1996 | Across 20 | |
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