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Waste Coal Rubbish Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
DROSS which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
DROSS
Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "DROSS" which means:
- noun
- • Worthless or dangerous material that should be removed
- • The scum formed by oxidation at the surface of molten metals verb
- • To remove dross from.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The jeweler carefully removed the dross from the gold and silver."
- • "The chef skimmed off the dross to clarify the stock."
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| The Guardian Quick13 Jan 2001 | Across 23 | |
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