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Wasteful Scum In 21 5 Crossword Clue
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SLAG which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
SLAG
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "SLAG" which means:
- noun
- • The scum formed by oxidation at the surface of molten metals verb
- • Convert into slag
An example sentence would be:
- • "The factory produces slag as a byproduct of its manufacturing process."
- • "The construction site was full of piles of slag from the demolition."
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| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic29 Mar 2007 | Across 16 | |
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