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noun • an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off • a depression scratched or carved into a surface • informal terms for money • a competitor who has withdrawn from competition • a line indicating the location of the start of a race or a game • dry mash for poultry • a harsh noise made by scraping • poor handwriting • (golf) a handicap of zero strokes • an indication of damage verb • cause friction • cut the surface of; wear away the surface of • scrape or rub as if to relieve itching • postpone indefinitely or annul something that was scheduled • remove by erasing or crossing out or as if by drawing a line • gather (money or other resources) together over time • carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface | ||||||||
| 36% | 13 | Key element needed to prove a criminal act | ||||||
noun • the body of evidence that constitute the offence; the objective proof that a crime has been committed (sometimes mistakenly thought to refer to the body of a homicide victim) | ||||||||
| 31% | 8 | May have sliding doors or swing doors | ||||||
noun • a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes • collection of clothing belonging to one person • collection of costumes belonging to a theatrical company | ||||||||
What Criminal Might Do With Key Before Doors Opening Might That Prove Lucky Crossword Clue
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SCRATCH which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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SCRATCH
Updated: January 8, 2024
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