Tip: Select
a length for advanced search!
| ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
| 1 | 99% | 6 | Exact Match! | |
| 2 | 95% | 10 | Exact Match! | |
| 3 | 95% | 5 | Exact Match! | |
Trimming Edges Crossword Clue
There are 3 exact and 136 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
PARING which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
Check other possible answers below.
Check other possible answers below.
We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
PARING
Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
Best Possible Answers
About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "PARING" which means:
- noun
- • A thin fragment or slice (especially of wood) that has been shaved from something
- • (usually plural) a part of a fruit or vegetable that is pared or cut off; especially the skin or peel verb
- • To remove the outer covering or skin of something with a cutting device, typically a knife
- • (often with down or back) to reduce, diminish or trim gradually something as if by cutting off
- • To trim the hoof of a horse
An example sentence would be:
- • "She used a sharp knife to make a thin paring from the apple."
- • "I found a paring of the old paint on the windowsill."
Users Also Searched For These Clues...
We think you're currently doing a The Guardian Quick crossword, and other users also searched for these clues:
Allowance paid between ex-partnersType of primrose
Scene of a Jacobite victory over William III's troops, 1689
Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| The Guardian Quick09 Aug 2002 | Down 4 | |
This clue was last seen in the publications above.
| ||
How's It Work?
Our Data
Our database consists of millions of crossword clues, anagrams, synonyms and more. We have over 9 million crossword clues with answers, 5 million synonyms and over 10 million anagrams. We also keep track of popular crosswords such as the New York Times(NYT) with the dates and answers for your convenience.
Even if we don't have the clue in our database, we can still find the answer for you. Simply filter by number of letters and enter any characters that you know of, and our algorithm will return any matching words or phrases.
Alternatively you can use our Known Letters Finder Tool
Similar Clues
| Clue | Source | |
|---|---|---|
1 | A trimming of woven silk or entwined ribbons; a plait made up of three or more interlaced strands; embroidery; or, a hairband
Telegraph Giant General Knowledge -
04 Feb 2023 | Telegraph Giant General Knowledge / 04 Feb 2023 |
2 | Plane for trimming or beveling wood edges | |
3 | Shorten essay, trimming new clause?
Telegraph Toughie -
08 Aug 2023 | Telegraph Toughie / 08 Aug 2023 |
4 | Tannenbaum trimming
New York Times -
22 Apr 1983 | New York Times / 22 Apr 1983 |
5 | Tool used for trimming the edges of lawns | |
6 | Tree trimming
New York Times -
28 Aug 1996 | New York Times / 28 Aug 1996 |
7 | Trimming review from a listener
The Guardian Cryptic -
24 Apr 2013 | The Guardian Cryptic / 24 Apr 2013 |
