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Wasteful Scum In 21 5 Crossword Clue

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noun

• the scum formed by oxidation at the surface of molten metals

verb

• convert into slag

26%10Wasteful
adjective satellite

• careless of the future

26%6Wasteful things?
noun

• a waste pipe that carries away sewage or surface water

• someone who sews

• misfortune resulting in lost effort or money

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