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Tough Skin Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is RIND which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: RIND

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199%4Exact Match!
227%11 Named for its tough skin
327%7 Has a tough brown skin

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "RIND" which means:

    noun
  • • The natural outer covering of food (usually removed before eating)
  • verb
  • • To remove the rind from.

An example sentence would be:

  • • "She peeled off the rind of the watermelon before slicing it."
  • • "The rind of the cheese added a tangy flavor to the dish."

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New York Times28 May 2021 Down 7
New York Times27 Feb 1992 Across 23
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