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Used Steel Wool Crossword Clue
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SCOURED which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
SCOURED
Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "SCOURED" which means:
- adjective satellite
- • Worn away as by water or ice or wind verb
- • To clean, polish, or wash something by rubbing and scrubbing it vigorously, frequently with an abrasive or cleaning agent.
- • To remove debris and dirt by purging; to sweep along or off (by a current of water).
- • To clear the digestive tract by administering medication that induces defecation or vomiting; to purge.
- • To (cause livestock to) suffer from diarrhoea or dysentery.
- • To cleanse (without rubbing).
- • To search an area thoroughly.
- • To run with speed; to scurry.
- • To move swiftly over; to brush along.
An example sentence would be:
- • "We found a scoured piece of driftwood on the beach."
- • "The scoured pots and pans were hard to clean."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times27 Jun 1979 | Down 15 | |
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